Both Michael Douglas and his ex-wife, Diandra, were on hand in court for the sentencing of their son Cameron today. Cameron had plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute drugs and was sentenced today to five years in prison, followed by fiver years under observation, 450 hours of community service, and a $25,000 fine. The normal sentence for this crime is ten years, but the Judge and goverment agreed that Cameron qualified for a lesser sentence. Michael had plead for leniency in Cameron's case, even taking some of the blame for how he raised his son. In a written statement before the sentencing Michael wrote that Cameron's childhood was marred by a "bad marriage" and "the pressure of finding your own identity with a famous father.” While I think Cameron has to take responsibilty as an adult for his actions, I do think it's admirable for Michael to admit that his failings as a father might have lead his son down the wrong path. Cameron did say that he felt bad about missing out on opportunities to overcome his addiction in the past to herion and "as a result, I squandered a lot of them. If I should be so fortunate as to have another chance, I will never squander that opportunity.” U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman noted, "in my estimation, that (overcoming his addiction) will be a very difficult chore. I think this case and this sentencing may well be his last chance to make it." Here's hoping he can still turn his life around. [source][image]
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
MICHAEL DOUGLAS' SON GETS FIVE YEARS IN PRISON
Both Michael Douglas and his ex-wife, Diandra, were on hand in court for the sentencing of their son Cameron today. Cameron had plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute drugs and was sentenced today to five years in prison, followed by fiver years under observation, 450 hours of community service, and a $25,000 fine. The normal sentence for this crime is ten years, but the Judge and goverment agreed that Cameron qualified for a lesser sentence. Michael had plead for leniency in Cameron's case, even taking some of the blame for how he raised his son. In a written statement before the sentencing Michael wrote that Cameron's childhood was marred by a "bad marriage" and "the pressure of finding your own identity with a famous father.” While I think Cameron has to take responsibilty as an adult for his actions, I do think it's admirable for Michael to admit that his failings as a father might have lead his son down the wrong path. Cameron did say that he felt bad about missing out on opportunities to overcome his addiction in the past to herion and "as a result, I squandered a lot of them. If I should be so fortunate as to have another chance, I will never squander that opportunity.” U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman noted, "in my estimation, that (overcoming his addiction) will be a very difficult chore. I think this case and this sentencing may well be his last chance to make it." Here's hoping he can still turn his life around. [source][image]
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