The judicial system has prevailed for Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis today.

The judge in his tax evasion case has just set forth a sentence that does not include more jail time.

The douchebag is a free man!

Instead, a binding plea deal had Joe shelling out $249,705, plus a fine of $10,000 to the IRS, which completely covers his total restitution.

With this whole mess over and done with, expect to be bombarded with Girls Gone Wild crap! (He needs to make all that money back!)

Shortly after his release, Joe announced plans for a "dynamic growth" to the franchise, including an uplift for Girls Gone Wild magazine, enhanced mobile video content, and a new reality series for Mark Cuban’s HDNet cable channel.

UGH!

Are you sure you don't want to throw him in jail, judge?

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Roman Polanski is being honored in Switzerland as the subject of a film tribute by the Swiss Film Archive. They have invited critics and experts to come and talk about Polanski's work.

The event organizers have explicitly stated that the tribute will be about the director's work and not his current state of affairs.

So nobody thinks something like this is a bit ill-timed or inappropriate considering the man is currently fighting extradition to the US to face sentencing for a child rape charge?

Not to mention that he won't even be able to attend?

You know, because he's in JAIL!

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It's about time!

After skipping out on four court appearances. Randy and Evi Quaid finally got their act together and posted bond for felony charges of burglary, defrauding an innkeeper and conspiracy.

"They have posted bond," said Lee Carter, Santa Barbara Senior Deputy District Attorney. And if they are a no-show AGAIN, "a bounty hunter will go and get them."

That would make one great Dog the Bounty Hunter episode!

The Quaids were facing an arrest warrant and extradition from Texas to California, but managed to avoid both scenarios by posting bond of $20,000 each and agreeing to attend the arraignment on December 15th.

Don't eff this up you two!

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We wonder how much she got?!

Actor Morgan Freeman was driving with Demaris Meyer in Charleston, Mississippi back in August 2008 when he lost control of the car. It's been long suspected that Morgan was drunk driving at the time. Neither of them were hospitalized after the accident.

Meyer sued him for "negligence for failing to properly operate the car" and an out-of-court settlement has been reached.

Like we said before, if she knew Morgan was driving drunk then why did she get in the car?!

Mistake!

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It's going to end up being the trial of the century month!

Jon Gosselin's upcoming court showdown with TLC is sure to be an event Jon will never forget!

This morning, the court approved the network's list of key witnesses in the case against Jon. Among the names approved to be questioned are girlfriend Hailey Glassman, Jon's bodyguard Thomas Meinelt (HE has a bodyguard?), his lawyers Michael Heller and Mark Heller, his former butt-buddy Michael Lohan and Jon's rep Matthew Kirschner.

It's gonna be like an effin soap opera in there!

TLC's law firm, Williams & Connolly, is known to be fierce in the courtroom and is reportedly hellbent on determining every source of Jon's income. They are ready to give him the smackdown for allegedly being in breach of his contract.

The news that the Hellers will participate as witnesses means that they won't be defending Jon in trial, which begs the question of what low-life lawyer will he get now?!

Of course, everyone will want to know what Homewrecking Hailey and Poppa Lohan will have to say for themselves, but we're more interested to hear from Thomas Meinelt. Tommy was once a photog that Jon then hired to be his bodyguard! Sources say that his testimony will give the most insight into Jon's financial and personal affairs and he will face the more "intense questioning during deposition."

All they need is Kate Gosselin to show up at the end screaming she is pregnant with their 9th child and this has the makings of the best episode of All My Children EVER!

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According to her former manager, Karl Engermann, she is!

Yikes!

Marie Osmond is being thrown into the fire today as her long-time manager has stepped forward to accuse his former client of doing him wrong. According to Karl, he single-handedly resurrected her career, only to be fired shortly after the rebuild. He is seeking commission for helping her land her new Vegas gig as well as some of her other business ventures

Marie's lawyer says that Karl was fired "because he acted in an inappropriate, improper manner and breached his fiduciary duty to Marie," and furthermore, will be receiving nothing from Marie as he attempted to defame her.

Of course, Karl's lawyer came out swinging, swearing that these claims are "scandalous" and "scurrilous," and as he is the reason she has a Vegas show, Karl is due to a cut of the $125,000 she stands to make for every performance.

As of now, the matter is before a private arbitrator, but unless she caves and pays this guy off, we think we'll be hearing a lot more out of this guy very soon.

By the way Karl, any schmuck could have resurrected her career to this level. You didn't do such an AMAZING job! She's still just Marie Osmond!

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Now we don't know who to believe!

A rep for Verne Troyer has issued an official statement exclusively to PerezHilton.com addressing the temporary restraining order against him and debunking the harassment accusations made by former girlfriend Yvette Monet.

Says Mini-Me's rep:

"Mr. Troyer is shocked and appalled to learn about the false and frivolous accusations that have been made by Ms. Monet. It is beyond comprehension that a Restraining Order could be obtained, with no notice to Mr. Troyer, and with no opportunity for him to defend himself, without any proof of any of the allegations. Mr. Troyer looks forward to responding to these allegations in Court."

We're gonna have to see those e-mails and texts…if they exist!

Who do U think is telling the truth?

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They better be careful, or they are gonna be seeing much more of their client than they bargained for!

Although she settled her lawsuit with the Miss California pageant, Carrie Prejean's legal team are ready to sue for revealing deets about her alleged sex tape, which would be considered breach of contract.

"In my 26 years of practice I have never dealt with a situation like this," said her attorney, Charles Limandri. "It seems as if someone has acted in an unethical and unlawful manner by even raising this issue. We are weighing our options and if this is a breach of contract we are considering suing for punitive damages."

Could she be milking this drama to promote her book that's to be released next week?! We wouldn't put it past her to be leaking this info herself!

Is it all a ploy????

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He's always getting in to some sort of trouble, isn't he?

Yvette Monet, former girlfriend of Verne Troyer, got a temporary restraining order against the Austin Powers star because he is constantly harassing her.

Monet says that she believes Verne owns a gun and she fears for her life!

Monet, a model from Minnesota, asked Verne to stop sending numerous texts and emails after being broken up for months. The messages got increasingly threatening with Verne telling Monet that she better "watch herself" and that he has friends with guns who will do anything that he says!

The temporary restraining order is in effect until December 2 and orders Verne to stay away from Monet, her home, vehicle and her workplace.

Crazy!

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