A Big Out-Of-Jail Party For Paris?

(CBS)  Although her stint in jail has been traumatic for heiress Paris Hilton, she at least has something to look forward to. Her father, Rick Hilton is reportedly planning a huge bash for her impending release.

The New York Post reports that Rick Hilton was looking for a venue for a party for his oldest daughter. He asked several Las Vegas clubs for $50,000 in cash — in addition to accommodations and flights — for the honor of hosting the party. A source told the Post that Pure and Hard Rock said no, but the owner of the Palms has not yet given an answer.

Paris Hilton was ordered back to jail last Friday after the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released her on Thursday and put her under house arrest for an unspecified medical reason.

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Photos: Paris In Stripes

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On Monday, the Los Angeles County sheriff Lee Baca met with Rev. Al Sharpton, who said that the Hilton situation highlights how the rich receive preferential treatment in the justice system. Star magazine news and style editor at large Jill Dobson said many of the magazine's readers feel Hilton should serve out her full sentence. In a poll the magazine conducted, she said 90 percent of people said she should not be released early.

"People just really feel like Paris didn't deserve preferential treatment," she told Early Show co-anchor Hannah Storm. "They feel like she got it. And they think she deserves to spend some time behind bars."

Hilton is rumored to have been going through several panic attacks and severe depression while being incarcerated hence the reason for her release from jail. The judge ordered her to serve the remainder of her sentence from the medical ward of a Los Angeles County Jail where she is being treated for her psychological problems while serving her time.

"We're reporting in Star magazine she's been taking sleeping pills for years and she didn't have those so she wasn't able to sleep," Dobson said. "Also, she wasn't able to eat or drink because she was concerned someone would take a picture of her and sell that picture. A lot of different physical and emotional issues."

Hilton was sentenced to 45 days for violating her probation for a DUI, but could serve only 23 days in jail because of state rules allowing shorter sentences for good behavior.

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Photos: Hilton's Hideaway

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"We think she'll be there for quite sometime," Dobson said. "Possibly the duration of her time in jail. Because she was having so many problems at the Lynwood facility, she was kept by herself for safety. But that caused emotional issues because she was so isolated. Now in this medical ward there are other inmates around her and she's doing much better."

Hilton is rumored to be reading several self-help books including "The Secret." Sources say she is also reading the Bible and in a telephone interview with Barbara Walters, Hilton said she plans to change her ways when released from jail.

"I'm not the same person I was," she told Walters. "I used to act dumb. It was an act. I am 26 years old, and that act is no longer cute. It is not who I am, nor do I want to be that person for the young girls who looked up to me. I know now that I can make a difference, that I have the power to do that. I have been thinking that I want to do different things when I am out of here. I have become much more spiritual. God has given me this new chance."

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Timeline: Paris' Predicament

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"Hilton told Walters she was severely depressed her first three days in jail and felt as if she was in a cage. In addition she told Walters that she wants to take up causes such as breast cancer and multiple sclerosis —diseases that have afflicted members of her own family.

"I think that she's genuine for now. Whether she'll still feel the same way when she gets out and her friends are throwing her 'you're out of jail' party it remains to be seen," Dobson said. "She says 'God has released me.' I guess saying on earth she may be here behind bars, in the spiritual sense she's a freer person. …Whether she'll remain committed to religion and to these different causes that she says she wants to get involved in remains to be seen."

[cornflower3]

let's watch her get drunk again and drive. that family is so dysfunctional it's not funny. can't they find another country to live in. we're sick of them.

[dtripr]

First, mom makes a big splash for the cameras today. How wonderful. "My daughter is in jail, but I will be more than happy to pose for you. Don't I look fabulous?? I can be HOT too!" Making the most of the press for Paris? Do you think her mom realizes it's REALLY in their best interest to keep a low profile after the blow up last week? Now, her daddy-o finds her jail springing, which will still come early mind you, is a time for celebrating Vegas style - in an alcohol fed, minimalist moral atmosphere. Yep, this is a great thing to do for your daughter who served time in the pokey (YAY!) for DUI and ignoring the law on multiple occassions. (Granted, celebrating her "release" in any capacity beyond a hug is probably going a little overboard...)

Note: Maybe her dad should team up with Lindsey's mom and see if they can get a pkg deal instead - Paris' release/Lindsey's bday party?

With parents like this, this chic OBVIOUSLY needs a shrink on speed dial, 24/7.

FACT: Money cannot buy common sense, or values.

[dana417]

Maybe you people are jealous because they're so Rich.....?

[jeff0095]

I guess the idiots who raised Paris Hilton, still have yet to learn that people are sick of them and her!

Their flaunting money to keep her out of jail. Giving enormous amounts of cash donations to the Sheriff's election campaign, had the opposite effect.

Paris Hilton's speeches are meaningless, because, they are not coming from the true being.

This is obvious considering, her own family is planning welcome home party for the criminal!

Why don't they take that money and give it to the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers?

Or do the Public Defenders office to help them, truly defend those with lessor funds?

Money is their problem.

They are stuck up, rich snobs to the end.

Let's see them buy their way into Heaven!!

[sclaires]

Quote -- "The New York Post reports that Rick Hilton was looking for a venue for a party for his oldest daughter. He asked several Las Vegas clubs for $50,000 in cash %u2014 in addition to accommodations and flights %u2014 for the honor of hosting the party."

Now, one question I have is why does Rick Hilton asking for cash, accommodations and flights for the honor of hosting a "get out of jail party for Paris"?? He can easily afford to pay for it all himself out of his pocket with the millions he rakes in each day/week/month/year. He should be paying for it himself if he wants to have a party for his "spoiled little rich girl".

[sweetgal_deb]

cdfoxtrot-

Wow! I just never get over it, all a person has to do is mention the word "God" & people from all over the world get their collective knickers in one big knot!!! *LOL*

A few years ago an unknown artist working with the funds issued from a government grant created a work of art using a crucifix in a bottle of urine, calling it "PissChrist". This was considered ok & covered under free speech.

But whenever a person of faith mentions God, so many are quick to jump & try to quiet their rights of free speech.

Why in 2007, when everybody wants to be politically correct, do the masses still attempt to quiet believers & try at any opportunity to end our free speech rights if it is "God" related???

[rjstolba]

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!!!!

[cdfoxtrot]

She's obviously getting far better P.R. advice that satisfies the American audience. Talking about "God" would bring on more ridicule in Europe and most developed parts of the world, but here in conservative US, it's just what's needed. Now we'll have all these idiots saying how they're "praying" for Paris and how she's "in their thoughts and prayers". Her dad should get with the program, instead of planning a major party that's only going to p*ss of the general public even more. All the good work of the P.R. handlers will be for nought if he continues with this.

[nickdaytona]

And by the way, as rich as she is ... good grief, talk about bad makeup and poor accessorizing!

[erasmus6]

Oh, I forgot the part of where after she took the dump, she would then have to stand up and wipe her a-s-s. (sorry for being crude, just trying to make a point)