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Ireneparalegal · 06-26-2007, 12:17 AM

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters Life!) -- Actor Tom Sizemore, best known for battle-hardened film roles in "Saving Private Ryan" and "Black Hawk Down," was sentenced Monday to 16 months in prison for violating his probation in a drug possession case.

But the 45-year-old performer must return to court Tuesday for a hearing on whether he will receive credit for the time he has spent in residential drug treatment facilities.

The actor admitted in court last week to violating his probation on a previous felony drug conviction and tearfully pleaded with the Los Angeles Superior Court judge for leniency, begging her, "If you would please just give me one more chance for myself."

Sizemore was on three years' probation when he was arrested May 8 outside a California hotel on suspicion of methamphetamine possession.

The actor's probation for a previous methamphetamine possession conviction was revoked in 2005 when he admitted to using a prosthetic penis in a bid to fake a urine test.

But he checked into a psychiatric hospital for treatment of chronic depression and drug dependency, which a doctor said he has battled for years, and a judge later reinstated his probation.

catlover79 · 06-26-2007, 12:26 AM

He is one scary guy...and has been in trouble countless times. Can he really turn himself around??

Ireneparalegal · 06-26-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

He is one scary guy...and has been in trouble countless times. Can he really turn himself around??

Does he have a choice?

He is going to have to if he wants to continue living. Addiction is a hard thing to overcome. Such a great actor. What a waste of a life.

catlover79 · 06-26-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Does he have a choice?

He is going to have to if he wants to continue living. Addiction is a hard thing to overcome. Such a great actor. What a waste of a life.

I sure hope he can turn things around...what a shame that it's come to this.

Ireneparalegal · 06-27-2007, 05:41 PM

His sentenced was reduced to half the time (8 months) in prison. He had a stint in rehab and the judge gave him credit for time served.

06-26-2007, 12:17 AM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Actor Tom Sizemore sentenced to 16 months in prison for probation violations... LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters Life!) -- Actor Tom Sizemore, best known for battle-hardened film roles in "Saving Private Ryan" and "Black Hawk Down," was sentenced Monday to 16 months in prison for violating his probation in a drug possession case. But the 45-year-old performer must return to court Tuesday for a hearing on whether he will receive credit for the time he has spent in residential drug treatment facilities. The actor admitted in court last week to violating his probation on a previous felony drug conviction and tearfully pleaded with the Los Angeles Superior Court judge for leniency, begging her, "If you would please just give me one more chance for myself." Sizemore was on three years' probation when he was arrested May 8 outside a California hotel on suspicion of methamphetamine possession. The actor's probation for a previous methamphetamine possession conviction was revoked in 2005 when he admitted to using a prosthetic penis in a bid to fake a urine test. But he checked into a psychiatric hospital for treatment of chronic depression and drug dependency, which a doctor said he has battled for years, and a judge later reinstated his probation.
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06-26-2007, 12:26 AM	#2
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06-27-2007, 05:41 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	His sentenced was reduced to half the time (8 months) in prison. He had a stint in rehab and the judge gave him credit for time served.