News bits: Manny’s Porsche, Polanski walks, and more angry words from Mel Gibson
Monday, July 12th, 2010
The winning bid for Manny’s Porsche is in
Photo: Jon SooHoo/L.A. Dodgers -- Dodger Manny Ramirez's Porsche
After 10 days and more than two dozen bids on eBay, a rare Porsche owned by Dodger Slugger Manny Ramirez sold today — for $50,100. Apparently someone got a good deal. Recently, the bright red Porsche reportedly appraised at around $58,000.
Ramirez donated the 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 964 to a couple of worthy causes.
The proceeds will be split between ThinkCure!, the Dodgers’ official charity, and Maryvale, a local residential placement home for orphan girls.
Swiss set Director Roman Polanski free
Director Roman Polanski
Fugitive Director, Roman Polanski, is a free man once again. Swiss authorities have refused to extradite Polanski due to alleged discrepancies in his case. In 1977, the director pleaded guilty to a sex crime against a 13-year-old girl and then jumped bail before his sentencing. For Polanski money, fame, and influence have always trumped accountability. The Los Angeles Times website has details here.
More ranting from Actor/Director/Producer Mel Gibson
Another audio tape of Mel Gibson trashing his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva. On the tape, Gibson reportedly admits to hitting the Russian singer and threatens to repeat the offense. More on LA Observed.
