Jokersvirus
07-04-2010, 07:31 AM
Hilton and a friend were accused of possessing a marijuana joint at the Brazil v the Netherlands quarter-final in the southern city of Port Elizabeth.
A local radio station in Johannesburg said Hilton was detained outside the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. A police officer was quoted as saying "only the top cops" were dealing with the case.
Hilton appeared in one of South Africa's dedicated World Cup courts early this morning, Australian time, as "Accused No. 1" in the case, but appeared relaxed throughout the brief hearing.
"The charges against you, Accused No. 1, are dropped," Magistrate Xolile Dlulisa said.
"Thank you, your honour," Hilton replied and left the court, after the three-minute hearing. Her friend, 31-year-old Jennifer Rovero, was found guilty of possession of marijuana and ordered to either spend 30 days in jail or pay a 1000 rand ($150) fine. She paid the fine.
Hilton's publicist released a statement saying the incident was a misunderstanding.
"Paris Hilton was questioned by police in South Africa on allegations of smoking marijuana. However I can confirm that the incident was a complete misunderstanding and it was actually another person in the group who did it," her publicist said.
The duo's lawyer, Terry Price, said the charges were dropped against Hilton, 29, because Rovero was actually holding the joint when they were arrested.
Hilton later wrote on Twitter: "Hey guys, there's a lot of crazy rumours going around. Just want you all to know the truth. Everything is completely fine. I was not charged or arrested, cause I didn't do anything."
She said she was helping police with their investigation.
"Everyone was super nice and friendly to me," Hilton wrote. "I love South Africa! Such an amazing place, especially during The World Cup! Hope that clears everything up."
She arrived at the courthouse about 30 minutes after being arrested and charged and appeared relaxed, smiling at court officials with her blonde hair pulled into two ponytails. he socialite was wearing an off-white sleeveless blouse in court and she had heavy black eyeliner.
While she waited for the hearing, people with FIFA badges were seen bringing her seven pizzas, 12 cold drinks and six waters in an antechamber.
The magistrate, who was sweating and wiping his head during the hearing, seemed almost apologetic in handing down his verdict.
"It's very difficult for a human being to decide the fate of another human being. There's no magic formula," he said.
"It's unfortunate that while you're a visitor to this country you find yourself on the wrong side of the law."
Hilton pleaded no contest in 2007 to alcohol-related reckless driving and was sentenced to 45 days in jail.
After spending about 23 days in jail, Hilton said in a television interview that the experience caused her to re-evaluate the role partying played in her life.
She said she wanted "to help raise money for kids and for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis".
A darling of the tabloids, Hilton, the great-granddaughter of the Hilton hotel chain's founder, first shot to fame in 2003 when her boyfriend leaked a video of their sexual escapades on the internet.
I remember when she had to spend.. 20 days in jail and she cried her head off lol
And she goes to the world cup smoking pot and gets in trouble again, this is funny
Drug possession charge against Paris Hilton dropped after World Cup bust | Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/world-cup-2010/paris-hilton-in-world-cup-pot-arrest/story-fn5epklx-1225887398590)
A local radio station in Johannesburg said Hilton was detained outside the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. A police officer was quoted as saying "only the top cops" were dealing with the case.
Hilton appeared in one of South Africa's dedicated World Cup courts early this morning, Australian time, as "Accused No. 1" in the case, but appeared relaxed throughout the brief hearing.
"The charges against you, Accused No. 1, are dropped," Magistrate Xolile Dlulisa said.
"Thank you, your honour," Hilton replied and left the court, after the three-minute hearing. Her friend, 31-year-old Jennifer Rovero, was found guilty of possession of marijuana and ordered to either spend 30 days in jail or pay a 1000 rand ($150) fine. She paid the fine.
Hilton's publicist released a statement saying the incident was a misunderstanding.
"Paris Hilton was questioned by police in South Africa on allegations of smoking marijuana. However I can confirm that the incident was a complete misunderstanding and it was actually another person in the group who did it," her publicist said.
The duo's lawyer, Terry Price, said the charges were dropped against Hilton, 29, because Rovero was actually holding the joint when they were arrested.
Hilton later wrote on Twitter: "Hey guys, there's a lot of crazy rumours going around. Just want you all to know the truth. Everything is completely fine. I was not charged or arrested, cause I didn't do anything."
She said she was helping police with their investigation.
"Everyone was super nice and friendly to me," Hilton wrote. "I love South Africa! Such an amazing place, especially during The World Cup! Hope that clears everything up."
She arrived at the courthouse about 30 minutes after being arrested and charged and appeared relaxed, smiling at court officials with her blonde hair pulled into two ponytails. he socialite was wearing an off-white sleeveless blouse in court and she had heavy black eyeliner.
While she waited for the hearing, people with FIFA badges were seen bringing her seven pizzas, 12 cold drinks and six waters in an antechamber.
The magistrate, who was sweating and wiping his head during the hearing, seemed almost apologetic in handing down his verdict.
"It's very difficult for a human being to decide the fate of another human being. There's no magic formula," he said.
"It's unfortunate that while you're a visitor to this country you find yourself on the wrong side of the law."
Hilton pleaded no contest in 2007 to alcohol-related reckless driving and was sentenced to 45 days in jail.
After spending about 23 days in jail, Hilton said in a television interview that the experience caused her to re-evaluate the role partying played in her life.
She said she wanted "to help raise money for kids and for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis".
A darling of the tabloids, Hilton, the great-granddaughter of the Hilton hotel chain's founder, first shot to fame in 2003 when her boyfriend leaked a video of their sexual escapades on the internet.
I remember when she had to spend.. 20 days in jail and she cried her head off lol
And she goes to the world cup smoking pot and gets in trouble again, this is funny
Drug possession charge against Paris Hilton dropped after World Cup bust | Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/world-cup-2010/paris-hilton-in-world-cup-pot-arrest/story-fn5epklx-1225887398590)