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Brian Damage · 06-08-2010, 10:09 AM

ASPEN, Colo. -- A deal that would have wrapped up Charlie Sheen's assault case against his wife in time to resume production on his top-rated television comedy hit a snag on Monday and the case was postponed until July.

Sheen, 44, the star of CBS' "Two and a Half Men," had been expected to plead guilty at the Aspen court to a reduced charge of misdemeanor assault against Brooke Mueller and to be sentenced to 30 days behind bars.

The plea bargain would have allowed Sheen to leave jail by day to coach actors at a local Aspen theater and would have had him finishing his sentence in time to start filming the new series of "Two and a Half Men" in the first week of August.

But the chief prosecutor told Judge James Boyd on Monday that the two sides had been unable to reach an agreement. Boyd rescheduled the hearing until July 12.

Prosecutor Arnold Mordkin declined to give details. "It hit a snag," he told reporters afterward. "I am not going to talk about it."

Sheen's attorney Yale Galanter said the actor was disappointed at the failure to resolve the case. "All parties in good faith put this deal together, but minor glitches developed," Galanter told reporters.

Galanter said the "glitches" were not related to Sheen's work release arrangement at the Aspen theater.

Sheen, the highest-paid actor on U.S. television, left court without speaking to the media. Mueller, who had told police that Sheen pulled a knife and threatened to have her killed during the alcohol-fueled argument on Christmas Day 2009, was not seen in Aspen for Monday's hearing.

The plea deal would have dropped the most serious charges against Sheen, who had faced up to three years behind bars if he had been convicted on all the offenses.

The actor had been widely expected to start his jail term later Monday. With credit for good behavior, he could have been released early after 17 days.

Sheen and Mueller, the actor's third wife, married in 2008 and have twin, 1-year-old sons. Mueller has repeatedly said she wants the case dropped. Both Sheen and Mueller entered rehab earlier this year and attempted a reconciliation but have recently been reported to be living in separate homes.

Sheen's legal troubles have had little effect on his popularity. Audiences for "Two and a Half Men" -- the most popular comedy on U.S. television -- proved steady after his Christmas Day arrest. Sheen last month negotiated a new, two-year contract with CBS that took his pay to a reported $1.8 million per episode.

Galanter told reporters he believed there was still time to get the case resolved before filming resumes for the comedy series, in which Sheen plays a womanizing bachelor.

"We are still OK," he said, adding that the July 12 court date could be brought forward if the parties can resolve their differences.

"Sometimes people have the best of interests, but the stars don't align," Galanter said of Monday's failure to conclude the case.

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Family Ties Forever! · 07-19-2010, 04:29 AM

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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE66861S20100709

Charlie Sheen case delayed again

Los Angeles Fri Jul 9, 2010 5:57pm EDT

Los Angeles (Reuters) - Charlie Sheen's attempt to resolve charges of assaulting his wife ahead of taping for a new season of hit television comedy "Two and a Half Men" was dealt a setback on Friday when his planned court date was delayed three weeks.

Officials in Aspen, Colorado said a planned July 12 hearing had been re-scheduled for August 2 at the request of Sheen's lawyers to allow more time for both sides to negotiate a plea bargain.

Sheen's lawyers have been trying since June to nail down a deal under which the actor would serve 30 days in jail if he pleads guilty to an assault charge that includes allegations he pulled a knife on his wife Brooke Mueller on Christmas Day and threatened to have her killed.

He had hoped to serve his sentence in the ski resort town and be released in time to start shooting in early August for the new season of CBS's "Two and a Half Men" -- the most-watched comedy on U.S. television.

CBS declined to comment on Friday. The network negotiated a new contract with Sheen in May that made him the highest-paid actor on U.S. television with a reported salary of $1.8 million per episode.

The plea deal hit a hurdle in early June over details of a work release scheme that would have seen Sheen, 44, coach actors at Theater Aspen by day and return to jail by night.

Sheen is currently free on bail.

(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Bob Tourtellotte)

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Two and a Half Men' Tapings May Be Delayed ASPEN, Colo. -- A deal that would have wrapped up Charlie Sheen's assault case against his wife in time to resume production on his top-rated television comedy hit a snag on Monday and the case was postponed until July. Sheen, 44, the star of CBS' "Two and a Half Men," had been expected to plead guilty at the Aspen court to a reduced charge of misdemeanor assault against Brooke Mueller and to be sentenced to 30 days behind bars. The plea bargain would have allowed Sheen to leave jail by day to coach actors at a local Aspen theater and would have had him finishing his sentence in time to start filming the new series of "Two and a Half Men" in the first week of August. But the chief prosecutor told Judge James Boyd on Monday that the two sides had been unable to reach an agreement. Boyd rescheduled the hearing until July 12. Prosecutor Arnold Mordkin declined to give details. "It hit a snag," he told reporters afterward. "I am not going to talk about it." Sheen's attorney Yale Galanter said the actor was disappointed at the failure to resolve the case. "All parties in good faith put this deal together, but minor glitches developed," Galanter told reporters. Galanter said the "glitches" were not related to Sheen's work release arrangement at the Aspen theater. Sheen, the highest-paid actor on U.S. television, left court without speaking to the media. Mueller, who had told police that Sheen pulled a knife and threatened to have her killed during the alcohol-fueled argument on Christmas Day 2009, was not seen in Aspen for Monday's hearing. The plea deal would have dropped the most serious charges against Sheen, who had faced up to three years behind bars if he had been convicted on all the offenses. The actor had been widely expected to start his jail term later Monday. With credit for good behavior, he could have been released early after 17 days. Sheen and Mueller, the actor's third wife, married in 2008 and have twin, 1-year-old sons. Mueller has repeatedly said she wants the case dropped. Both Sheen and Mueller entered rehab earlier this year and attempted a reconciliation but have recently been reported to be living in separate homes. Sheen's legal troubles have had little effect on his popularity. Audiences for "Two and a Half Men" -- the most popular comedy on U.S. television -- proved steady after his Christmas Day arrest. Sheen last month negotiated a new, two-year contract with CBS that took his pay to a reported $1.8 million per episode. Galanter told reporters he believed there was still time to get the case resolved before filming resumes for the comedy series, in which Sheen plays a womanizing bachelor. "We are still OK," he said, adding that the July 12 court date could be brought forward if the parties can resolve their differences. "Sometimes people have the best of interests, but the stars don't align," Galanter said of Monday's failure to conclude the case. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...3f5923b808910b
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