Vivica A. Fox Charges Racism in DUI Arrest - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Janice · 06-29-2007, 11:30 PM

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20070630/D8Q2SH481.html

CHP Report: Fox Called Cop a 'Racist'

(AP) Vivica A. Fox poses at the 7th annual BET Awards Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP...Full Image

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Vivica A. Fox called a state patrol officer a "racist white cop" during her drunken driving arrest and repeatedly failed sobriety tests, according to an official report.

The 42-year-old actress, who is black, was pulled over in March after passing a California Highway Patrol officer who said her Cadillac was doing 80 mph and weaving in its lane on the Hollywood Freeway.

The officer noticed that Fox's eyes were red and watery and that she had a "strong odor" of alcohol, according to the report. After she failed sobriety tests, he arrested Fox for investigation of driving under the influence.

"Fox began to walk away, yelling at my partner, 'Brother, help a sister, are you going to let this racist white cop do this. ... Well, are you?'" according to the report.

The arresting officer is identified as Officer Laubscher and his partner as Officer De Alba.

Fox continued to speak in a "condescending manner" as she was placed in the patrol car, according to the report. She was taken to the Van Nuys jail, where a breath test was conducted but had to be stopped when she "burped quite loudly," the report said.

"The report stands on its own, and we can't comment further because it's a case pending before the courts," said Fran Clader, patrol spokeswoman.

Fox eventually was cited and released.

Breath tests indicated her blood-alcohol level was greater than .08 percent, California's legal limit for a driver. She was charged in March with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit. Her arraignment was scheduled for July 19.

If convicted, Fox could face six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.

A call to Fox's manager, Lita Richardson, was not returned.

Fox said this month that she had made a "mistake" and would "hire a driver next time."

"It was an unfortunate judgment that I am taking full responsibility in," she said backstage at the Daytime Emmy Awards. Fox has appeared in such films as "Kill Bill: Vol. 1,""Soul Food" and "Independence Day."

Ireneparalegal · 06-30-2007, 12:22 AM

Wait, wait, whoa, wait a darn minute. This happened in March and it is barely coming out abt this bullsh*t now??????

She must have been drunk to have made this "race card" remark.

Stupid broad. Oh well, live and learn.

catlover79 · 06-30-2007, 12:25 AM

Oh please...

Do she and Isaiah Washington share the same publicist??

TJL · 06-30-2007, 12:25 AM

Has she been trading notes with Isaiah Washington?

Janice · 06-30-2007, 12:27 AM

Catlover and TJL must be sharing notes too, lol.

TJL · 06-30-2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Wait, wait, whoa, wait a darn minute. This happened in March and it is barely coming out abt this bullsh*t now??????

Let's face it, Vivica isn't exactly on the A-list.

catlover79 · 06-30-2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

Catlover and TJL must be sharing notes too, lol.

Janice, you found out our secret!!! D'oh!!!

TJL · 06-30-2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

Catlover and TJL must be sharing notes too, lol.

I was beaten to the punchline.

I hate it when that happens.

Ireneparalegal · 06-30-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Catlover and TJL must be sharing notes too, lol.

OMG

That's what I was thinking when I seen their posts.

Dr. Thong · 06-30-2007, 11:20 AM

This woman was drunk, endangering herself and others by being behind the wheel of a car and the cop's a "racist" for arresting her.

Whether it be Mel Gibson, Viveca Fox or whoever - if you're drunk driving, you deserve to be arrested. Now that this story is out, she'll probably go to rehab and stage an post-rehab interview on one of the tabloid shows to show how "reformed" she is.

This kind of story is getting old. Really old.

It's called taking responsibility for your actions - celebrities should look into this.

TJL · 06-30-2007, 04:11 PM

The only time I think something like this is going to hit home for the celebrities who think they are above the law and can do whatever the please is when one of them wraps thier Benz around a telephone pole or takes out a family in a mini van.

06-29-2007, 11:30 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Vivica A. Fox Charges Racism in DUI Arrest http://apnews.excite.com/article/20070630/D8Q2SH481.html CHP Report: Fox Called Cop a 'Racist' (AP) Vivica A. Fox poses at the 7th annual BET Awards Tuesday, June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP...Full Image LOS ANGELES (AP) - Vivica A. Fox called a state patrol officer a "racist white cop" during her drunken driving arrest and repeatedly failed sobriety tests, according to an official report. The 42-year-old actress, who is black, was pulled over in March after passing a California Highway Patrol officer who said her Cadillac was doing 80 mph and weaving in its lane on the Hollywood Freeway. The officer noticed that Fox's eyes were red and watery and that she had a "strong odor" of alcohol, according to the report. After she failed sobriety tests, he arrested Fox for investigation of driving under the influence. "Fox began to walk away, yelling at my partner, 'Brother, help a sister, are you going to let this racist white cop do this. ... Well, are you?'" according to the report. The arresting officer is identified as Officer Laubscher and his partner as Officer De Alba. Fox continued to speak in a "condescending manner" as she was placed in the patrol car, according to the report. She was taken to the Van Nuys jail, where a breath test was conducted but had to be stopped when she "burped quite loudly," the report said. "The report stands on its own, and we can't comment further because it's a case pending before the courts," said Fran Clader, patrol spokeswoman. Fox eventually was cited and released. Breath tests indicated her blood-alcohol level was greater than .08 percent, California's legal limit for a driver. She was charged in March with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit. Her arraignment was scheduled for July 19. If convicted, Fox could face six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. A call to Fox's manager, Lita Richardson, was not returned. Fox said this month that she had made a "mistake" and would "hire a driver next time." "It was an unfortunate judgment that I am taking full responsibility in," she said backstage at the Daytime Emmy Awards. Fox has appeared in such films as "Kill Bill: Vol. 1,""Soul Food" and "Independence Day."

06-30-2007, 12:22 AM	#2
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Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	This woman was drunk, endangering herself and others by being behind the wheel of a car and the cop's a "racist" for arresting her. Whether it be Mel Gibson, Viveca Fox or whoever - if you're drunk driving, you deserve to be arrested. Now that this story is out, she'll probably go to rehab and stage an post-rehab interview on one of the tabloid shows to show how "reformed" she is. This kind of story is getting old. Really old. It's called taking responsibility for your actions - celebrities should look into this.
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Catlover and TJL must be sharing notes too, lol.

06-30-2007, 04:11 PM	#11
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	The only time I think something like this is going to hit home for the celebrities who think they are above the law and can do whatever the please is when one of them wraps thier Benz around a telephone pole or takes out a family in a mini van.