But prosecutor Keith Watanabe said Malil could be a free man in as few as nine years, given time served and good behavior. I can't even begin to imagine what she has been through."The actor, who played Carell's Indian-American colleague in the 2005 hit comedy - will be eligible for parole in 12 years, according to the sentence. "Kendra Beebe did not deserve anything that happened to her. "I want to do whatever I need to do to make sure I make right from the wrong that I did," Malil said. In court Friday, Malil, 45, expressed regret for his crime and said he wants to be sent to prison. Malil stabbed her 20 times after he stopped by her home and found her drinking wine with another man. His ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, survived the 2008 attack, but suffered punctured lungs and wounds to her neck, chest, back and arms. David Meza was convicted in May of domestic violence resulting in murder and conspiracy to obstruct justice in the slaying of 51-year-old Texas retiree Jake Merendino, who was found stabbed 24. 18, 2010— - Shelley Malil, an actor best known for his role alongside Steve Carell in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," has been sentenced to life in prison for the attempted murder of his girlfriend.Ī San Diego County Superior Court judge sentenced Malil Friday, three months after a jury convicted the actor of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He was sent back to prison for 11 months. tested positive for opiates, a violation of his probation. He was jailed in federal prison and was released from custody in March 2010. was sentenced to a year and a day for unregistered machine guns and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. He was sentenced to three years in prison but released after a year. As an actor he's appeared in "The Wasp" and "Ant-Man." In 1998 he was convicted of distribution of cocaine and manufacturing and distribution of a controlled substance. His career has been characterized by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, before a resurgence of commercial success later in his career. (born Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr.) is a three-time Grammy Award-winner. (born April 4, 1965) 1 is an American actor and producer. > Crime: Distribution of cocaine and manufacturing and distribution of a controlled substance, violation of probation > Occupation: Rapper, actor, and record producer Those who were convicted for manslaughter or murder charges included Phil Spector, Michael Jace, Ryan Grantham, Duane "Dog" Chapman, Marion “Suge’ Knight, and Ricardo Medina Jr.(Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images) Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, two of the highest-profile sexual predators targeted by the #MeToo movement, were imprisoned for sexual assault. Speaking of fraud, Martha Stewart served time for securities fraud, and Abby Lee Miller, dance-business owner for the reality TV show “Dance Moms,” was jailed for bankruptcy fraud. (They might have done better in one of the states with the loosest gun laws.)Īctors Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin were swept up by authorities in the college entrance exam cheating scandal when they tried to fraudulently get their children into elite universities. Rappers DMX and Flesh ‘N’ Bone and “Godfather of Soul” James Brown were all convicted on weapons possession charges. ( These are the biggest celebrity IRS audits.)Īmong the celebrities who have been jailed for drug possession or intent to distribute are Oscar-nominated actor Robert Downey Jr., rapper Meek Mill, and comedian Tim Allen. Singer Lauryn Hill and actor Wesley Snipes have already done time in jail, and reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are scheduled to go to prison early this year for tax-related offenses. Many celebrities got in trouble for various tax violations such as fraud and evasion. To compile a list of celebrities who are either currently in prison or have served time in jail, 24/7 Tempo consulted IMDb, an online movie and TV database owned by Amazon, and a variety of other media outlets. When they’re not trying to put them on a pedestal, the entertainment media tries to humanize celebrities by saying they’re “just like us.” That would include human failings, and celebrities sometimes get in trouble with the law - just like us.
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