Shia LaBeouf passed John Grisham’s Bar exam!
According to Variety, Shia has signed on to star as a young lawyer in the adaptation of Grisham’s upcoming novel, “The Associate.” Of course, Popsquire was offered the role first, but turned it down in order to keep you updated on all pop culture/law collisions.
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Prosecutors are keeping an Eagle Eye on Shia LaBeouf’s July car crash!
This time, the focus is on the two people who hit Shia’s pickup truck. Herbert Simon and Kimberly Bent are now being charged with misdemeanors for allegedly giving police false information. According to the DA spokeswoman Jane Robison, Bent initially told police that she was the one behind the wheel at the time of the high profile crash, but officials believe that Simon was actually the one driving.
Coming up next…the DMV’s decision about Shia’s alleged failure to submit to a blood alcohol test. If he refused, his driver’s license likely will be suspended for a year. On the other hand, if his lawyer can show that the police did not follow proper procedures, then Shia might be La Let Go!
Popsquire will keep you posted…
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Below is an encore presentation of Popsquire’s appearance on TV Guide Network’s “Hollywood 411″ from Friday night. Topics include: Shia LaBeouf, Lindsay Lohan, and Hayden Panettiere. Enjoy!
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Shia LaBeouf is la lucky…sorta.
Yesterday, the LA DA’s office chose not to file charges against him arising out of his July arrest for suspicion of drunk driving due to “insufficient evidence.” Today, however, a DMV hearing is set to determine whether he will lose his license for failing to submit to a blood-alcohol test after his truck-flipping crash.
Popsquire’s perspective…
When a person refuses to have a blood alcohol test, a suspension generally is automatic for at least one year and up to as much as three. Although Shia is not required to attend the hearing (and likely won’t be there), an administrative officer will review evidence, including whether a test was requested and whether Shia was informed that he could lose his license for not submitting to the test. The DMV should issue a decision with 15 days.
PS: Shia’s latest film, Eagle Eye, opens in theaters today.
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Shia LaBeouf confirms to Access Hollywood that he is doing ok after his July car crash for which he was arrested on suspicion of DUI. He says that his bandaged fingers were broken, but after production of Transformers 2 is over he will undergo additional surgery “and be back to 100%.”
However, both Access Hollywood and Shia LaBeouf appear silent on Shia’s legal woes. Although the police previously concluded that the other driver was at fault for the accident, there has been no update on Shia’s DUI, including whether the police plan to charge him.
Popsquire will keep you posted! In the meantime, click here for information on other celebrities who have been in the news for DUI arrests.
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Rihanna isn’t the only one singing about Disturbia!
The estate of the man who owned the rights to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 “Rear Window” is suing Steven Spielberg and Dreamworks, claiming that their 2007 Shia LaBeouf star vehicle, “Disturbia,” copied the classic and the short story upon which the original film based. The lawsuit claims “Disturbia” and “Rear Window” stories are “essentially the same” and seeks a chunk of Disturbia’s $80 million box office proceeds.
Popsquire’s perspective…
In a copyright case, the basic (and vague) legal question is whether the two works are “substantially similar.” Here, both films are about a peeping tom who spies on his neighbor. The Shia LaBeouf version is about a troubled teenager on house arrest who spies on his neighbor, while the original is about a wheelchair bound photographer who spies on his neighbors from his apartment window. In both versions, the main characters become convinced that the neighbor commits murder.
Have you seen both? What do you think? Sadly, Popsquire hasn’t seen the Hitchcock version…
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Shia LaBeouf’s luck keeps transforming!
Because Popsquire followers have amazing memories, you likely remember that although authorities stated that Shia LaBeouf was intoxicated at the time of his truck-flipping accident, the other driver actually may have been at fault. Now, the LA County Sheriff’s Department confirms that a citation was issued on Friday to Simon Herbert, the owner of the other car.
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Shia LaBeouf may be transforming Sunday’s car crash into a new story! According to the AP, the LA Sheriff’s spokesman now says that Shia was not at fault for the car crash. Rather, detectives determined that the other driver ran a red light, caused the crash and now may face charges.
Popsquire’s perspective…
Given the conclusion of the police report, Shia’s potential liability to the other driver may be minimized. The other driver and his/her insurance company may be footing the bill for Shia’s overturned truck, assuming the insurance companies agree with the police report.
Nonetheless, let’s not forget that Shia also was arrested for suspicion of drunk driving. Not only might this affect how the insurance companies battle out the liability, it also may result in a possible punishment that looks like this: (1) three years of probation; (2) DUI classes; (3) driver’s license suspension; (4) monetary fines; and (5) mandatory attendance at a morgue or MADD class.
In the words of Maroon 5, let’s hope this incident serves as a “Wake Up Call” to everyone involved!
Popsquire will keep you posted!
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Because you are too busy reading blogs to watch tv, below is an encore presentation of Popsquire’s appearance on last night’s episode of TV Guide’s “Hollywood 411.” Enjoy!
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Shia LaBeouf, whose father has battled alcoholism and drug addiction for years, was arrested early Sunday morning on suspicion of DUI.
While making a left turn, Shia hit another car, and his truck rolled over. According to the police, “It was immediately apparent to officers responding on the scene that LaBeouf was intoxicated and he was subsequently placed under arrest.”
Shia was treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for injuries he sustained to his head, left hand and knee. Although his passenger and the driver of the other car also were hurt, the injuries (thankfully) were not serious. The actor was booked for a misdemeanor DUI and released.
Popsquire’s prediction…
If Shia pleads guilty, a typical punishment generally includes: (1) three years of probation; (2) DUI classes; (3) driver’s license suspension; (4) monetary fines; and (5) mandatory attendance at a morgue or MADD class.
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