Oliver Stone Arrested on DUI, Drug Charges
05-28-05, 01:49 PM
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Oliver Stone Arrested on DUI, Drug Charges
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone (search) was arrested for investigation of drug possession and driving while intoxicated, police said Saturday.
Stone, 58, was arrested Friday night at a police checkpoint on Sunset Boulevard after showing signs of alcohol intoxication, police Sgt. John Edmundson said.
A search of his Mercedes turned up drugs, Edmundson said. He did not specify what kind.
Stone was released Saturday morning after posting $15,000 bail.
A message left Saturday with Stone's agent David Styne was not immediately returned.
In 1999, the filmmaker pleaded guilty to drug possession and no contest to driving under the influence and was ordered into a rehabilitation program.
Stone's films include the recent "Alexander," "JFK" (1991) and "Natural Born Killers" (1994). He won Academy Awards (search) for directing in 1989 for "Born on the Fourth of July (search)" and in 1986 for "Platoon," which also won the Oscar for best picture. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Stone, 58, was arrested Friday night at a police checkpoint on Sunset Boulevard after showing signs of alcohol intoxication, police Sgt. John Edmundson said.
A search of his Mercedes turned up drugs, Edmundson said. He did not specify what kind.
Stone was released Saturday morning after posting $15,000 bail.
A message left Saturday with Stone's agent David Styne was not immediately returned.
In 1999, the filmmaker pleaded guilty to drug possession and no contest to driving under the influence and was ordered into a rehabilitation program.
Stone's films include the recent "Alexander," "JFK" (1991) and "Natural Born Killers" (1994). He won Academy Awards (search) for directing in 1989 for "Born on the Fourth of July (search)" and in 1986 for "Platoon," which also won the Oscar for best picture. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Originally Posted by TheMadMonk
Update:
They found a copy of the "Alexander" dvd in his car, so now he is also going to also be charged with possession of, and transporting, a bomb.
They found a copy of the "Alexander" dvd in his car, so now he is also going to also be charged with possession of, and transporting, a bomb.
Dammit where is that oh snap gif when you need it....good one lol
05-28-05, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMadMonk
Update:
They found a copy of the "Alexander" dvd in his car, so now he is also going to also be charged with possession of, and transporting, a bomb.
They found a copy of the "Alexander" dvd in his car, so now he is also going to also be charged with possession of, and transporting, a bomb.
05-30-05, 12:42 PM
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did anyone see the video of his(Stone) cellmate when asked what Stone was like the night of his arrest? 
05-30-05, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Filmmaker
It's ironic, since most artists on drugs actually show bursts of talent...
05-30-05, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack Straw
Now that's uncalled for. Say what you will about his politics and paranoia, but the man certainly is a talented director and film maker.
05-30-05, 06:21 PM
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Who cares if he had drugs??? Why would anyone care?? I believe its up to him wether or not he wants to take drugs.
Sure it will no doubt affect his films, perhaps thats what happened with Alexander?, but no matter about that, its up to him.
Hes not the first hollywood celeb who was on drugs, wont be the last.
Sure it will no doubt affect his films, perhaps thats what happened with Alexander?, but no matter about that, its up to him.
Hes not the first hollywood celeb who was on drugs, wont be the last.
05-30-05, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by The Ferret
Eh, could have very well have been just a bit of weed.
05-30-05, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by foofighters7
Who cares if he had drugs??? Why would anyone care?? I believe its up to him wether or not he wants to take drugs.
Sure it will no doubt affect his films, perhaps thats what happened with Alexander?, but no matter about that, its up to him.
Hes not the first hollywood celeb who was on drugs, wont be the last.
Sure it will no doubt affect his films, perhaps thats what happened with Alexander?, but no matter about that, its up to him.
Hes not the first hollywood celeb who was on drugs, wont be the last.
05-30-05, 09:21 PM
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Well, when you drive your car into someone else who didn't choose to take those substances, then folks care. If you want to get fucked up beyond all belief or piss your life away in the comfort of your own home. That's one thing. But when you put others life at risk so you can get a cheap fix and do something illegal, then others will care.
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They interviewed Stone's cell-mate. They asked him how was his dimeanor ( sp ), he said something like , " He was waaaaasted man ". They guy looked like a total stoner.
