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'The Efremov case' in Hollywood: does American justice spare celebrities

The sad story of actor Mikhail Efremov caused a flurry of controversial opinions on social networks and on Russian TV, recalls "Voice of America".

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As previously reported, on June 8, the actor was heavily intoxicated became the culprit of a head-on collision his jeep with a van. Van driver Sergey Zakharov died of injuries in a hospital. It is reported that later traces of narcotic substances were also found in Efremov’s blood. The range of opinions about the future fate of the actor and the fair measure of punishment for him is polar - from “Misha should not be sent to prison” to “Solder on to the fullest, so that it is disgraceful.”

And how did the American Themis deal with the stars of Hollywood and show business, falling into a similar binding?

Pain of tragedy

In 1987, actor Matthew Broderick (“Ferris Bueller Takes a Day Off,” “War Games,” “The Producers”) was charged with manslaughter. While in Northern Ireland with his then-secret girlfriend, actress Jennifer Gray (he later married Sarah Jessica Parker), 25-year-old Broderick was involved in a traffic accident when his rented BMW was driven into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a Volvo. Killed were 28-year-old Anna Gallagher, who was driving, and her mother, 63-year-old Margaret Doherty. Broderick suffered a concussion, lung damage, and broken legs and ribs. Gray escaped with minor injuries.

The examination did not find alcohol and drugs in the actor’s blood. He himself assured the police and journalists that he did not understand at all how he had gone to the oncoming lane, and in general he remembered little about that day. Some observers believe that the American simply mixed up the sides of the movement (in the UK and Northern Ireland it is left-sided, unlike the USA) and he was ashamed to admit it. Broderick spent four weeks in the hospital.

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He faced a sentence of up to five years in prison. But, as they say, he escaped with a slight fright. The actor was found guilty of careless driving and paid a fine of $175. The family of the victims was outraged, calling the verdict a “mockery of justice.” Over time, the family of the collision victims said they had forgiven Broderick, newspapers reported in 2002.

In 2001, actress and model Rebecca Gayheart (who was recently seen in a small role in the Tarantino movie “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) was driving a car in Los Angeles and hit 9-year-old Jorge Cruz, who was crossing the street. The boy died from injuries the day after the incident. Gayheart did not plead guilty to manslaughter through driving.

“The pain of this tragedy will live with me forever,” Gayheart said. “Despite the allegations in the lawsuit, the facts indicate that this was a very unfortunate accident.” She paid funeral expenses in the amount of $10.

In November of the same year, the actress was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended imprisonment for one year, a fine of 2,8 thousand dollars and 750 hours of community service. The boy’s parents also brought her a civil lawsuit, which was settled out of court.

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Drop of alcohol

Rock musician Vince Neil, vocalist of the metal band Motley Crue, is known for his violent temper. He repeatedly found himself in serious legal troubles. At the end of 1984, after a long drinking session in Redondo Beach, Neil, accompanied by drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, went to buy fuel in his De Tomaso Pantera sports car. Neil lost control and crashed into an oncoming car. Dingley was killed and two occupants of the other vehicle were seriously injured and had brain damage. Neil's blood alcohol level was 0,17%, well above the then legal limit in California of -0,10%. (It is now 0,08% for drivers 21 and older, and 21% for those under 0,01.) In September 1985, a judge sentenced Neal to 30 days in jail, 5 years probation, $2,6 in pay. .200 million dollars in compensation for collision victims and 15 hours of community service. For good behavior he was released after XNUMX days. Motley Crue dedicated their third album to Dingley's memory.

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After a series of arrests for fights in 2007, he was detained in Las Vegas when patrol cops noticed that his Ferrari was moving somewhat randomly. He, or rather, his lawyers, managed to agree with prosecutors that he would plead guilty to reckless driving in exchange for refusing to charge “driving under the influence” (DUI).

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In June 2010, the restless Neal was again arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of drunk driving. Along the way, he broke the fan's camera. He was released on bail of 2 thousand dollars. Neil pleaded guilty, served 15 days in the county jail and another 15 days under house arrest.

Actress Amy Lokeyn, known for the films "Crybaby", "Lost Angels" and several series, in 2010 became the culprit of the accident in Montgomery, New Jersey. 60-year-old Helen Siman died, her husband Fred was seriously injured. Lokane’s blood alcohol level was three times the level allowed by law, and she drove at a speed of 63 miles per hour in a 35-mile zone. She was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years in prison. Judge Robert Reed explained the relatively mild sentence by extenuating circumstances, including the illness of the defendant's youngest daughter.

Last February, a State Supreme Court judge sentenced Lokane to five years in prison after an appeals court agreed with prosecutors that Reed's sentence should be changed. How much the actress will spend in custody is hard to say. Most likely, the term that she has already served will be set off.

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Lawyer for the actress James Vronko believes that Lokane is punished again for the same violation of the law, which is prohibited. He also said that his client had not drunk a single drop of alcohol in nine years and as a volunteer working in an organization to combat alcoholism. It was reported that the Siman family signed a money settlement three years ago with Lokane and a couple, whose guests the actress consumed alcohol immediately before the tragedy.

One day in prison

In December 2006, actor Lane Harrison (known for his TV series Prison Break) had an accident in Beverly Hills that killed 17-year-old Wahan Setian. This young man was a passenger in the car of a 26-year-old actor, along with two 15-year-old girls who received minor injuries. Harrison pleaded guilty to manslaughter, driving under the influence of alcohol and treating minors with alcohol.

Harrison met them at a liquor store, together they went to a school party, after which the actor got behind the wheel and a short time later crashed into a tree. Cocaine was found in his blood, and the level of alcohol was more than twice the permissible level in California. He was sentenced to 40 months in prison. In April 2009, Harrison was released, and for some time he attended alcohol and drug rehabilitation courses. He also had to pay $ 300 in compensation to the victims and their families.

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Former bass player and co-founder of the Three Doors Down rock band Todd Harrell drove into a pickup truck at the crossroads of his Cadillac in 2012 in Dieberville, Mississippi. Harrell admitted to taking five prescription drugs, including oxycodone. Previously, he was already arrested for fights, assault and other violations of the law.

A year later, he was charged with vehicular manslaughter after Harrell's driver, 47-year-old Paul Shoulders, was killed when Harrell's car collided with another vehicle in Nashville. Harrell was again found to be in possession of Oxy and other powerful drugs. His rock band canceled the remaining dates on the tour, marking the end of Harrell's Three Doors Down career.

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A judge in Nashville will sentence Harrell to two years in prison and six years probation. But he continued to break the law after serving this term. He was reportedly being tried again, this time for the illegal possession of weapons and drugs found in his Mississippi home. He faces up to seven years.

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In 2003, actress Michelle Rodriguez (Fast and Furious, Avatar, Machete) was arrested in Los Angeles and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and illegally leaving the scene of an accident. It was about two traffic incidents. Michelle spent 48 hours in prison and worked for community service, including a morgue, during a three-year suspended sentence, and attended anti-alcohol courses for three months. Two years later, police on the Hawaiian road stopped Michelle. She participated in the filming of the popular TV series "Lost." Michelle drove at a speed of 83 miles per hour in a 55-mile zone.

Due to the fact that the actress violated the probationary period, she was sentenced to 60 days in prison, a 30-day treatment program for alcohol addiction and 30 days of community service. However, due to the fact that the prison was overcrowded at that moment, Michelle spent one part day behind bars.

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