2008 Woodie Awards
Celebs Gone Wild
Fans wonder if justice is being served
Jessica Rodriguez
Issue date: 9/13/07 Section: A & E
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From coast to coast it seems as though alcohol testing bracelets are the newest fad on the red carpet.
With the media focused on recent celebrity drug scandals and fans glued to the breaking news, the gossip hype begs the question, are these cries for help? And is the government just turning away?
Recently, Atlanta Falcons' quarterback, Michael Vick was indicted on charges related to the alleged operation of dog fighting at his residence.
"Once you make the money that [Vick] is making and are held in such a high role-model position, you need to give up certain things," said Andre Isla, junior, Bellport, N.Y.
"And the fact that he was killing and fighting dogs is a bad decision on its own, but the real problem is how he couldn't make the decision to get away from the bad influences that have stayed around him," said Isla.
According to ESPN's, "Sportscenter", Vick has pleaded guilty to these charges, inducing a 12-18 month stint in a correctional facility. This, on top of the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons suggesting an indefinite leave of absence.
Across the nation, gossip headlines have been full of DUI arrests accompanied by minimal charges. Hollywood's favorite party girls, Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, and Nicole Richie have all faced negative media attention.
According to an article published by ABCNEWS, the "Simple Life" star was arrested under the suspicion of driving under the influence in 2006 after calls had been placed to 9-1-1 that there was someone driving the wrong way on the freeway.
The newly pregnant star was sentenced to a mere four days in prison. However, as the ABCNEWS article states, Richie was released after just six hours due to "overcrowding." She will face three years of probation, and serve three more days after the birth of her child.
"I think jail has become a trend lately. Celebrities are being convicted and used as examples, but are getting special treatment with little time spent in jail and then are being let out early anyway, said Sophia Braun, junior, Staten Island, N.Y.
With the media focused on recent celebrity drug scandals and fans glued to the breaking news, the gossip hype begs the question, are these cries for help? And is the government just turning away?
Recently, Atlanta Falcons' quarterback, Michael Vick was indicted on charges related to the alleged operation of dog fighting at his residence.
"Once you make the money that [Vick] is making and are held in such a high role-model position, you need to give up certain things," said Andre Isla, junior, Bellport, N.Y.
"And the fact that he was killing and fighting dogs is a bad decision on its own, but the real problem is how he couldn't make the decision to get away from the bad influences that have stayed around him," said Isla.
According to ESPN's, "Sportscenter", Vick has pleaded guilty to these charges, inducing a 12-18 month stint in a correctional facility. This, on top of the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons suggesting an indefinite leave of absence.
Across the nation, gossip headlines have been full of DUI arrests accompanied by minimal charges. Hollywood's favorite party girls, Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, and Nicole Richie have all faced negative media attention.
According to an article published by ABCNEWS, the "Simple Life" star was arrested under the suspicion of driving under the influence in 2006 after calls had been placed to 9-1-1 that there was someone driving the wrong way on the freeway.
The newly pregnant star was sentenced to a mere four days in prison. However, as the ABCNEWS article states, Richie was released after just six hours due to "overcrowding." She will face three years of probation, and serve three more days after the birth of her child.
"I think jail has become a trend lately. Celebrities are being convicted and used as examples, but are getting special treatment with little time spent in jail and then are being let out early anyway, said Sophia Braun, junior, Staten Island, N.Y.
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