A former actor who tried to murder his girlfriend was released from a California prison on Thursday, People confirms.
Shelley Malil who appeared in the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin as well as TV shows Scrubs and NYPD Blue, was given a 12 years-to-life sentence in 2010 after being convicted of premeditated attempted murder.
Three years after appearing in the hit film, Malil, 53, stabbed his then-girlfriend 23 times in an attack her originally claimed was a case of mistaken identity on his part.
He served the full minimum term, Luis Patino, spokesman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, told People. The conditions...
Shelley Malil who appeared in the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin as well as TV shows Scrubs and NYPD Blue, was given a 12 years-to-life sentence in 2010 after being convicted of premeditated attempted murder.
Three years after appearing in the hit film, Malil, 53, stabbed his then-girlfriend 23 times in an attack her originally claimed was a case of mistaken identity on his part.
He served the full minimum term, Luis Patino, spokesman for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, told People. The conditions...
- 9/22/2018
- by Elaine Aradillas
- PEOPLE.com
The ex-girlfriend of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" actor Shelley Malil -- who was convicted of attempted murder after stabbing her 23 times in a fit of rage in 2008 -- is shocked and terrified he's been granted parole ... and feels the system let her down. Kendra Beebe tells TMZ ... the 3 men on the California parole board who decided Malil is good to return to society have made a terrible decision, and sent a clear message that they don't value women or their safety.
- 8/31/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Actor Shelley Malil, best known for his role as Steve Carell’s co-worker in the movie The 40-Year-Old Virgin, has been granted parole following his 2010 conviction for attempted murder. According to the Los Angeles Times, the panel of commissioners in Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, Riverside County made their final decision on Tuesday, when they met to go over a ruling made earlier in the year. The panel decided that Mali has a very low risk for committing any future acts of violence and so recommended he be released on parole. California Governor Jerry Brown made it clear in a statement earlier this […]
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- 8/31/2018
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
“The 40-Year-Old Virgin” actor Shelley Malil has been granted parole after he was convicted of attempted murder in 2010.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Malil appeared before a panel of parole commissioners in Riverside County on Tuesday. The panel was set to revisit a previous ruling that the 45-year-old actor should be paroled due to him being at low risk of committing violence again in the future. Gov. Jerry Brown had spoken out against the decision, arguing that there still was no explanation as to why Malil’s “rage escalated so far out of control, and resulted in such a prolonged horror.”
Malil was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon in 2010 and convicted of attempted murder for repeatedly stabbing his girlfriend at her San Marcos home. The attack, which occurred in August 2008, left Kendra Beebe with 23 deep stab wounds and chunks of her skin on her chin “nearly sliced off,...
According to the Los Angeles Times, Malil appeared before a panel of parole commissioners in Riverside County on Tuesday. The panel was set to revisit a previous ruling that the 45-year-old actor should be paroled due to him being at low risk of committing violence again in the future. Gov. Jerry Brown had spoken out against the decision, arguing that there still was no explanation as to why Malil’s “rage escalated so far out of control, and resulted in such a prolonged horror.”
Malil was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon in 2010 and convicted of attempted murder for repeatedly stabbing his girlfriend at her San Marcos home. The attack, which occurred in August 2008, left Kendra Beebe with 23 deep stab wounds and chunks of her skin on her chin “nearly sliced off,...
- 8/29/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
With the news that onetime Sons of Anarchy actor Johnny Lewis has been accused of killing his 81-year-old landlady before either falling off a roof or jumping to his death on Wednesday in Los Angeles, it got us thinking about other celebrities—some more famous than others—who've been accused of ending somebody else's life. Oh, and if folks like Todd Bridges and that 40-Year-Old Virgin guy Shelley Malil come to mind, remember, they were only accused of attempted murder, with the former being acquitted and the latter found guilty. Here's who we came up... 1. O.J. Simpson: The football icon-turned-Naked Gun! thespian was charged with brutally killing ex-wife Nicole Brown...
- 9/28/2012
- E! Online
I cannot believe that officials from Health and Safety haven’t shut this disaster of a production down, but it seems that not only is the Spider-Man musical continuing despite multiple serious cast and crew injuries, but they’re dragging someone new into the black hole. Natalie Mendoza, who suffered a concussion during a performance while playing the role of Arachne, has been unable to return to the show due to a longer than expected recovery time.
I think she probably dodged a bullet there, but poor T.V. Carpio, who has been covering the role in the interim, has now been named as Mendoza’s official replacement. Place your bets on how long it’ll be before Carpio, or someone else, gets a broken neck and they have to shut the production down for real.
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I think she probably dodged a bullet there, but poor T.V. Carpio, who has been covering the role in the interim, has now been named as Mendoza’s official replacement. Place your bets on how long it’ll be before Carpio, or someone else, gets a broken neck and they have to shut the production down for real.
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- 1/5/2011
- by AlexisJ
- SnarkFood.com
It's been an incredible year in the world of showbiz, with the usual headline-grabbing antics, scandal, sleaze, celebrity births, star weddings, and bitter break-ups. Here, WENN takes a look back at the final six months of 2010...
July
Love was in the air in July as a host of celebrities walked down the aisle - Spanish stars Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem tied the knot in the Bahamas, while Emily Blunt became Mrs. John Krasinski after marrying The Office star in romantic Como, Italy.
A pregnant Alicia Keys said 'I do' to Swizz Beatz, while Orlando Bloom and Australian model Miranda Kerr became husband and wife in a secret ceremony. Wedding bells also rang in Georgia as country sweetheart Carrie Underwood married her hockey hunk, Mike Fisher.
But there was also plenty of heartache in Hollywood - Kelly Osbourne called off her engagement to model Luke Worrall over allegations he had cheated on her, and Frasier star Kelsey Grammer's wife filed for divorce after almost 13 years of marriage. R&B singer Christina Milian picked July to announce she was splitting from her producer husband The-Dream - less than a year after the couple wed in Las Vegas.
Celebrations were in order for Christina Applegate after she revealed she was pregnant with her first child, while Vince Vaughn, Zac Hanson, Ugly Betty star Becki Newton and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor also announced they were expecting babies with their respective partners.
Director Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson became the proud parents of a baby girl - their first child together - while Australian pop star Dannii Minogue welcomed baby boy Ethan with her partner Kris Smith.
But July was not without scandal - Paris Hilton was questioned by authorities at the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa over allegations she was smoking pot. Just two weeks later, she was held by police in France after she was allegedly caught carrying cannabis in her handbag.
The heiress' former pal Lindsay Lohan also hit headlines for all the wrong reasons - just days after turning 24, she was ordered to spend 90 days in jail for violating the terms of her probation stemming from a 2007 DUI arrest.
Former Wham! star George Michael also had a run-in with the law - he was arrested after driving his car into a shop in London, and Foxy Brown was also taken into custody after allegedly violating a protective order.
Meanwhile, Rosemary's Baby director Roman Polanski was freed from house arrest after officials in Switzerland threw out a request to extradite him to the U.S. for sentencing on a child-sex charge.
Mel Gibson's marital woes continued into July - Los Angeles police launched an official investigation amid claims the Braveheart star punched his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva during a heated altercation. It came after the leaking of a series of audio recordings in which a man said to be Gibson unleashes a series of foul-mouthed rants at his ex.
There was a health scare for British singer Cheryl Cole as she was diagnosed with malaria after collapsing at a photoshoot, while movie legends Tony Curtis and Zsa Zsa Gabor were also hospitalised. Pink was rushed to the emergency room after a stage stunt went wrong, sending the pop punk flying into a metal barrier during a concert in Germany.
Courtroom battles loomed for bad boy actor David Boreanaz, who was slapped with a sexual harassment lawsuit from a former extra on his hit TV show Bones, and Casey Affleck, who was sued by a producer of his movie I'm Still Here over sexual harassment allegations.
August
There were festival dramas aplenty in August, with The Libertines and Guns N' Roses dominating headlines at Britain's Reading and Leeds weekenders. Pete Doherty's group reunited earlier this year and played sets at the festivals - but their performances were blighted when overeager fans got crushed and trampled during the frenetic gigs, forcing the rockers off the stage to allow the revellers chance to recover. Axl Rose sparked an ongoing war-of-words with event boss Melvin Benn after he decided to shut the sound off when the band overran its curfew.
Further drama occurred in August when Naomi Campbell took to the stand in The Hague, Netherlands to testify at the war crimes trial of ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor, socialite Paris Hilton was arrested for cocaine possession in Las Vegas, and Charlie Sheen pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanour assault relating to a Christmas Day fight with now-estranged wife Brooke Mueller. The Two And A Half Men actor was sentenced to 30 days in jail, but served time in rehab instead.
Another star seeking help for her personal issues was Lindsay Lohan. The Mean Girls actress walked free from prison before the end of her sentence for violating her probation relating to a 2007 DUI arrest, and immediately entered rehab - only to leave the health centre early as well.
Lohan's woes weren't the only ones in Hollywood - Zsa Zsa Gabor was in and out of hospital due to complications stemming from her summer accident which resulted in several bone fractures, while Aretha Franklin broke her ribs in a freak fall, prompting her to cancel a string of shows.
However, the biggest health shock of the month was the revelation that Michael Douglas had been diagnosed with a throat tumour. The Wall Street legend began radiation and chemotherapy shortly before going public with his battle and helped raise awareness of the disease by appearing on America's Stand Up 2 Cancer TV special to urge fans to raise cash for research.
There was happier health news for many in the public eye in August - Miranda Kerr, Penny Lancaster and Alanis Morissette all announced their pregnancies, while British Prime Minister David Cameron became a father again when his wife Samantha gave birth to their fourth child, Florence, while they were holidaying in Cornwall, south-west England.
Wedding bells were also chiming, with Hilary Duff walking down the aisle to marry ice hockey star Mike Comrie, veteran singer Julio Iglesias exchanging vows with his longtime girlfriend, and James Van Der Beek cementing his union with his then-pregnant girlfriend Kimberly Brook - they've since welcomed baby Olivia.
September
Lady Gaga was the big winner and talking point at the MTV Video Music Awards this month - she picked up eight accolades and stunned everyone by taking to the stage in a meat dress. Meanwhile, Penelope Cruz confirmed the news she was pregnant with Javier Bardem's baby, and Angelina Jolie - who visited flood-ravaged Pakistan - was named Best Celebrity Role Model in an online poll.
George Michael began his eight-week prison sentence in London after being found guilty of cannabis possession and driving under the influence of drugs, and Guns N' Roses were booed and bottled offstage in Ireland after making fans wait for their performance.
Smashing Pumpkins star Billy Corgan confirmed reports he was dating Aussie pop star Jessica Origliasso, and the Charlatans axed U.S. shows after Jon Brookes collapsed onstage during a concert in Pennsylvania. He was later diagnosed with a brain tumour..
Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen welcomed their second child, John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman was denied parole for a sixth time, and Sofia Coppola picked up the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival amid a storm of controversy - her ex-boyfriend, Quentin Tarantino, led the jury!
Meanwhile, Take That bandmates Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow performed together for the first time in 15 years at a benefit for injured British soldiers, but Duff McKagan quit Jane's Addiction after five months and just three gigs.
The Troggs star Reg Presley suffered a stroke while holidaying in Spain and country music duo Brooks & Dunn split after an emotional night at a Nashville charity gig.
Elsewhere, T.I. and his wife were arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drug possession, UB40 star Ali Campbell was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Syndrome, and Leonardo DiCaprio won a three-year restraining order against a woman claiming to be his wife.
Johnny Depp was named the highest paid actor by Forbes magazine, Britney Spears' one-time minder, Fernando Flores, filed suit against the pop star, claiming she had sexually harassed him and exposed herself in front of him, and The xx picked up Britain's prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
Eddie Vedder, Johnny Knoxville and David Essex wed - not to each other - and R&B star Lyfe Jennings was jailed for three and a half years over a violent altercation with his former girlfriend.
Meanwhile, James Gandolfini was caught driving on a suspended licence, Paris Hilton was refused entry to Japan; Kings of Leon star Caleb Followill and hot model Lily Aldridge announced their engagement, and actor Randy Quaid and his wife were arrested and charged with burglary amid allegations they had been illegally squatting in the house they once called home.
Actor Shelley Malil was convicted of attempted murder, Wyclef Jean announced he'd be running for presidential office in Haiti again in 2015 after his 2010 bid was dismissed, and comedian Greg Giraldo died in hospital after suffering an accidental drug overdose. Lindsay Lohan returned to rehab, David Beckham's lawyers served a writ to a hooker who claimed she'd slept with the soccer stud, and Heart rocker Nancy Wilson filed for divorce from moviemaker Cameron Crowe.
There was baby news for Mario Lopez, actresses Jodie Sweetin and Danica McKellar, actor James Van Der Beek, Rascal Flatts star Joe Don Rooney and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
Elo star Mike Edwards was killed in a freak accident, while veteran actors Harold Gould, Gloria Stuart and Kevin McCarthy also passed away along with legendary French director Claude Chabrol and filmmakers Arthur Penn and Clive Donner.
Other deaths included that of former boy band star Rich Cronin, who passed away after a stroke, aged 35, and Hollywood lost true legends in Eddie Fisher and Tony Curtis.
October
Celebrity break-ups were big news in October with a number of high-profile couples calling time on their relationship. Courteney Cox and David Arquette stunned the world by announcing they were taking a break from their 11-year marriage, and just days later singer Christina Aguilera confirmed her split from husband Jordan Bratman. Ben Harper and Laura Dern also filed for divorce after 10 years together.
But October also saw an influx of celebrity weddings - Katy Perry and Russell Brand sealed their love in a lavish Indian ceremony, and both Paul Weller and David Schwimmer hit the news when it emerged they had married their girlfriends in secret earlier in the year.
There was also plenty of baby news - Mariah Carey confirmed she is expecting her first child with husband Nick Cannon after months of speculation, while Celine Dion put the heartache of fertility treatment behind her to become a mum to twin boys. Hip-hop supercouple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz welcomed a baby boy named Egypt and Neil Patrick Harris became father to twins born via a surrogate.
Britain was in mourning following the loss of comedy legend Norman Wisdom, who passed away at the age of 95, while the world of music was rocked by the death of legendary soul singer Solomon Burke after he collapsed at an airport in Amsterdam, Holland. The death of soprano Joan Sutherland in Switzerland at the age of 83 prompted an outpouring of grief in her native Australia, and The Slits star Ari Up lost her battle with cancer at the age of 48.
The scandal of the month came courtesy of Charlie Sheen, who hit headlines when cops were called to his trashed suite at a New York City hotel during a night with a young model/actress. The star's reps blamed his meltdown on "an adverse reaction to medication". It was also a bad month for Mel Gibson - his personal problems with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva cost him a role in The Hangover sequel, while Taylor Swift was hit with a multi-million dollar lawsuit from a former manager. But the country star made up for it by embarking on a new romance with Hollywood hunk Jake Gyllenhaal.
There were also plenty of stars keeping the prison service busy - rapper T.I. was sent back to jail for breaching his probation while Lindsay Lohan escaped her second potential prison sentence of 2010 when a judge ordered her to spend three months in rehab instead. Careless driver George Michael regained his freedom after completing 27 days of his eight-week jail sentence.
November
The royal news of the year was the talk of the month as Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement and plans to wed in 2011
Teen star Demi Lovato stunned young Hollywood when she quite the Jonas Brothers tour and checked into rehab to address personal and "emotional" issues, and Charlie Sheen and Lil Wayne officially became free men again - the actor's divorce from Brooke Mueller became official, while rapper Wayne was released from prison.
MGM, the studio behind the James Bond film franchise, filed for bankruptcy, actor Justin Long was injured in a car crash, and soul queen Aretha Franklin pulled out of a series of shows to undergo surgery.
Spice Girls star Emma Bunton and Pink announced they were pregnant, Lady Gaga was the big winner at the European Music Awards, and Rachel Weisz and moviemaker Darren Aronofsky split.
The Munsters child star Butch Patrick entered rehab to tackle substance abuse and alcohol issues, Wesley Snipes was ordered to jail after losing his bid for a retrial in his tax case, Audrina Patridge's stalker was jailed for two years when he failed to stay away from the star, and country singer Eddie Montgomery was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds was named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine, Eva Longoria split from her husband Tony Parker amid reports he had been cheating on her, Kate Winslet split from boyfriend Louis Dowler, and Hollywood was stunned when top publicist Ronni Chasen was shot dead while driving through Beverly Hills .
In music news, Take That's Progress became Britain's fastest selling album of the century so far, Radiohead's Thom Yorke helped mastermind a piece of human art that could be seen from space, Miley Cyrus celebrated her 18th birthday party with pals Demi Moore and Rumer Willis, and Justin Bieber stole the show at the American Music Awards, taking home four prizes.
Malin Akerman replaced Lindsay Lohan as Linda Lovelace in the much-hyped Inferno, Leonardo DiCaprio was caught up in a mid-air drama when a plane he was flying to Russia in was forced to make an emergency landing after an engine stalled, and there was drama backstage at hit U.S. TV show Dancing With The Stars as studio staff came across an envelope containing a mysterious white powder intended for contestant Bristol Palin - it turned out to be talc!
Emmy Rossum and Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz split, Jennifer Jason Leigh filed for divorce from filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, and Ugly Betty actor Michael L. Brea was charged with murder after stabbing his mother with a Samurai sword. Willie Nelson was arrested and charged with drug possession, indie movie Winter's Bone became a big Oscars contender after claiming top prizes at the Stockholm and Gotham Film Festivals, and the Spider-Man musical opened on Broadway after a series of delays - the critics largely hated it.
Meanwhile, David Cassidy pleaded not guilty to DUI charges following his arrest in Florida, Uma Thurman's stalker was arrested after violating a restraining order, and AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was convicted of cannabis possession in New Zealand.
The baby news of the month came from the Travoltas as movie star John and his wife Kelly Preston welcomed Benjamin into the world and the proud new parents list for November also featured Stella McCartney, Ne-Yo, Vera Farmiga, Green Day star Mike Dirnt and actress Emilia Fox, while rocker Chris Daughtry became a dad to twins.
The music world mourned the loss of Australian rocker James Freud who died just days after his band Models were inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame.
And it was a sad month for Hollywood as movie mogul Dino De Laurentiis passed away alongside actresses Ingrid Pitt and Jill Clayburgh and Naked Gun star Leslie Nielsen.
The film world also bid farewell to The Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner and revered Italian filmmaker Mario Monicelli.
December
December saw a series of scandals as the stars brought a touch of sex and drugs to the festive season - and wildchild Miley Cyrus led the way. The former Disney star ended 2010 by reminding us all she's a grown up now after she was caught on camera smoking legal hallucinogenic Salvia from a bong, and hit headlines again days later when she was pictured in a girl-on-girl clinch and exposing her bra while surrounded by hunky men.
Her pal Demi Lovato joined the Hannah Montana star in scandal when provocative photos which appeared to show her partly-exposing her breasts leaked on the internet, and Christina Aguilera's reps vowed to hunt down computer hackers who leaked nearly-nude photos of the Beautiful hitmaker.
Pink Floyd rocker David Gilmour told of his shame after his son was arrested for clambering over a war memorial during student riots in London, and Hulk Hogan's wedding to Jennifer McDaniel descended into chaos when cops were called to break up a clash between a bodyguard and a photographer.
Love was in the air for Reese Witherspoon, who got engaged to Hollywood agent Jim Toth, and also making wedding plans this month were Ginnifer Goodwin, Shania Twain, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany, Poison rocker Bret Michaels, and Hugh Hefner. And it was double delight for Natalie Portman – the actress got engaged and announced she's pregnant by choreographer Benjamin Millepied. Meanwhile, Michael Sheen and Rachel McAdams became Hollywood's hottest new couple.
Actor Vince Vaughn became a father for the first time, and there were also new arrivals for Alanis Morissette, Ali Larter, and Elton John, who became a father at 63 after he and boyfriend David Furnish welcomed a son via a surrogate mother.
Nicole Richie had her father Lionel dancing on the ceiling when she wed Joel Madden, but other stars weren't so lucky in love - Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens ended their romance, Elizabeth Hurley confirmed her marriage split from Arun Nayar after she was linked to cricketer Shane Warne, rocker John Mellencamp split from his wife of 18 years, and Ryan Reynolds filed for divorce from Scarlett Johansson.
In the courts, Kc and The Sunshine Band co-founder Richard R. Finch was jailed for seven years for sexually abusing young boys, Rip Torn was given a suspended jail term for his drunken bank break-in, and rapper Dmx was sent to prison for a year for violating his probation by using drugs. In Florida, officials posthumously pardoned Jim Morrison over his infamous arrest for indecent exposure at a 1969 The Doors concert.
Meanwhile, Heather Locklear was hospitalised for a bacterial infection, Eminem was celebrating after landing 10 Grammy nominations, rap mogul Suge Knight was arrested after missing a court hearing, and exiled moviemaker Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer was the big winner at the European Film Awards.
Lady Gaga was named Artist of the Year by Billboard magazine editors, veteran entertainers Dame Julie Andrews and Dolly Parton were announced as recipients of lifetime achievement Grammy awards at a special upcoming ceremony in 2011, and Natalie Portman's hopes of Oscar glory for her movie Black Swan received a major boost by landing a record 12 nominations for the 2011 Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
The showbiz world mourned the loss of jazz musicians Billy Taylor and James Moody, Pink Panther creator Blake Edwards, rocker Captain Beefheart, singer/songwriter Teena Marie, and Boney M star Bobby Farrell.
And it was a miserable end to 2010 for Taylor Momsen - the Gossip Girl star spent Christmas in Amsterdam, Holland - away from her family and friends in the U.S. - after she became stranded in Europe due to flights chaos following snowstorms across the continent.
July
Love was in the air in July as a host of celebrities walked down the aisle - Spanish stars Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem tied the knot in the Bahamas, while Emily Blunt became Mrs. John Krasinski after marrying The Office star in romantic Como, Italy.
A pregnant Alicia Keys said 'I do' to Swizz Beatz, while Orlando Bloom and Australian model Miranda Kerr became husband and wife in a secret ceremony. Wedding bells also rang in Georgia as country sweetheart Carrie Underwood married her hockey hunk, Mike Fisher.
But there was also plenty of heartache in Hollywood - Kelly Osbourne called off her engagement to model Luke Worrall over allegations he had cheated on her, and Frasier star Kelsey Grammer's wife filed for divorce after almost 13 years of marriage. R&B singer Christina Milian picked July to announce she was splitting from her producer husband The-Dream - less than a year after the couple wed in Las Vegas.
Celebrations were in order for Christina Applegate after she revealed she was pregnant with her first child, while Vince Vaughn, Zac Hanson, Ugly Betty star Becki Newton and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor also announced they were expecting babies with their respective partners.
Director Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson became the proud parents of a baby girl - their first child together - while Australian pop star Dannii Minogue welcomed baby boy Ethan with her partner Kris Smith.
But July was not without scandal - Paris Hilton was questioned by authorities at the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa over allegations she was smoking pot. Just two weeks later, she was held by police in France after she was allegedly caught carrying cannabis in her handbag.
The heiress' former pal Lindsay Lohan also hit headlines for all the wrong reasons - just days after turning 24, she was ordered to spend 90 days in jail for violating the terms of her probation stemming from a 2007 DUI arrest.
Former Wham! star George Michael also had a run-in with the law - he was arrested after driving his car into a shop in London, and Foxy Brown was also taken into custody after allegedly violating a protective order.
Meanwhile, Rosemary's Baby director Roman Polanski was freed from house arrest after officials in Switzerland threw out a request to extradite him to the U.S. for sentencing on a child-sex charge.
Mel Gibson's marital woes continued into July - Los Angeles police launched an official investigation amid claims the Braveheart star punched his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva during a heated altercation. It came after the leaking of a series of audio recordings in which a man said to be Gibson unleashes a series of foul-mouthed rants at his ex.
There was a health scare for British singer Cheryl Cole as she was diagnosed with malaria after collapsing at a photoshoot, while movie legends Tony Curtis and Zsa Zsa Gabor were also hospitalised. Pink was rushed to the emergency room after a stage stunt went wrong, sending the pop punk flying into a metal barrier during a concert in Germany.
Courtroom battles loomed for bad boy actor David Boreanaz, who was slapped with a sexual harassment lawsuit from a former extra on his hit TV show Bones, and Casey Affleck, who was sued by a producer of his movie I'm Still Here over sexual harassment allegations.
August
There were festival dramas aplenty in August, with The Libertines and Guns N' Roses dominating headlines at Britain's Reading and Leeds weekenders. Pete Doherty's group reunited earlier this year and played sets at the festivals - but their performances were blighted when overeager fans got crushed and trampled during the frenetic gigs, forcing the rockers off the stage to allow the revellers chance to recover. Axl Rose sparked an ongoing war-of-words with event boss Melvin Benn after he decided to shut the sound off when the band overran its curfew.
Further drama occurred in August when Naomi Campbell took to the stand in The Hague, Netherlands to testify at the war crimes trial of ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor, socialite Paris Hilton was arrested for cocaine possession in Las Vegas, and Charlie Sheen pleaded guilty to a charge of misdemeanour assault relating to a Christmas Day fight with now-estranged wife Brooke Mueller. The Two And A Half Men actor was sentenced to 30 days in jail, but served time in rehab instead.
Another star seeking help for her personal issues was Lindsay Lohan. The Mean Girls actress walked free from prison before the end of her sentence for violating her probation relating to a 2007 DUI arrest, and immediately entered rehab - only to leave the health centre early as well.
Lohan's woes weren't the only ones in Hollywood - Zsa Zsa Gabor was in and out of hospital due to complications stemming from her summer accident which resulted in several bone fractures, while Aretha Franklin broke her ribs in a freak fall, prompting her to cancel a string of shows.
However, the biggest health shock of the month was the revelation that Michael Douglas had been diagnosed with a throat tumour. The Wall Street legend began radiation and chemotherapy shortly before going public with his battle and helped raise awareness of the disease by appearing on America's Stand Up 2 Cancer TV special to urge fans to raise cash for research.
There was happier health news for many in the public eye in August - Miranda Kerr, Penny Lancaster and Alanis Morissette all announced their pregnancies, while British Prime Minister David Cameron became a father again when his wife Samantha gave birth to their fourth child, Florence, while they were holidaying in Cornwall, south-west England.
Wedding bells were also chiming, with Hilary Duff walking down the aisle to marry ice hockey star Mike Comrie, veteran singer Julio Iglesias exchanging vows with his longtime girlfriend, and James Van Der Beek cementing his union with his then-pregnant girlfriend Kimberly Brook - they've since welcomed baby Olivia.
September
Lady Gaga was the big winner and talking point at the MTV Video Music Awards this month - she picked up eight accolades and stunned everyone by taking to the stage in a meat dress. Meanwhile, Penelope Cruz confirmed the news she was pregnant with Javier Bardem's baby, and Angelina Jolie - who visited flood-ravaged Pakistan - was named Best Celebrity Role Model in an online poll.
George Michael began his eight-week prison sentence in London after being found guilty of cannabis possession and driving under the influence of drugs, and Guns N' Roses were booed and bottled offstage in Ireland after making fans wait for their performance.
Smashing Pumpkins star Billy Corgan confirmed reports he was dating Aussie pop star Jessica Origliasso, and the Charlatans axed U.S. shows after Jon Brookes collapsed onstage during a concert in Pennsylvania. He was later diagnosed with a brain tumour..
Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen welcomed their second child, John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman was denied parole for a sixth time, and Sofia Coppola picked up the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival amid a storm of controversy - her ex-boyfriend, Quentin Tarantino, led the jury!
Meanwhile, Take That bandmates Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow performed together for the first time in 15 years at a benefit for injured British soldiers, but Duff McKagan quit Jane's Addiction after five months and just three gigs.
The Troggs star Reg Presley suffered a stroke while holidaying in Spain and country music duo Brooks & Dunn split after an emotional night at a Nashville charity gig.
Elsewhere, T.I. and his wife were arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of drug possession, UB40 star Ali Campbell was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr Syndrome, and Leonardo DiCaprio won a three-year restraining order against a woman claiming to be his wife.
Johnny Depp was named the highest paid actor by Forbes magazine, Britney Spears' one-time minder, Fernando Flores, filed suit against the pop star, claiming she had sexually harassed him and exposed herself in front of him, and The xx picked up Britain's prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
Eddie Vedder, Johnny Knoxville and David Essex wed - not to each other - and R&B star Lyfe Jennings was jailed for three and a half years over a violent altercation with his former girlfriend.
Meanwhile, James Gandolfini was caught driving on a suspended licence, Paris Hilton was refused entry to Japan; Kings of Leon star Caleb Followill and hot model Lily Aldridge announced their engagement, and actor Randy Quaid and his wife were arrested and charged with burglary amid allegations they had been illegally squatting in the house they once called home.
Actor Shelley Malil was convicted of attempted murder, Wyclef Jean announced he'd be running for presidential office in Haiti again in 2015 after his 2010 bid was dismissed, and comedian Greg Giraldo died in hospital after suffering an accidental drug overdose. Lindsay Lohan returned to rehab, David Beckham's lawyers served a writ to a hooker who claimed she'd slept with the soccer stud, and Heart rocker Nancy Wilson filed for divorce from moviemaker Cameron Crowe.
There was baby news for Mario Lopez, actresses Jodie Sweetin and Danica McKellar, actor James Van Der Beek, Rascal Flatts star Joe Don Rooney and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
Elo star Mike Edwards was killed in a freak accident, while veteran actors Harold Gould, Gloria Stuart and Kevin McCarthy also passed away along with legendary French director Claude Chabrol and filmmakers Arthur Penn and Clive Donner.
Other deaths included that of former boy band star Rich Cronin, who passed away after a stroke, aged 35, and Hollywood lost true legends in Eddie Fisher and Tony Curtis.
October
Celebrity break-ups were big news in October with a number of high-profile couples calling time on their relationship. Courteney Cox and David Arquette stunned the world by announcing they were taking a break from their 11-year marriage, and just days later singer Christina Aguilera confirmed her split from husband Jordan Bratman. Ben Harper and Laura Dern also filed for divorce after 10 years together.
But October also saw an influx of celebrity weddings - Katy Perry and Russell Brand sealed their love in a lavish Indian ceremony, and both Paul Weller and David Schwimmer hit the news when it emerged they had married their girlfriends in secret earlier in the year.
There was also plenty of baby news - Mariah Carey confirmed she is expecting her first child with husband Nick Cannon after months of speculation, while Celine Dion put the heartache of fertility treatment behind her to become a mum to twin boys. Hip-hop supercouple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz welcomed a baby boy named Egypt and Neil Patrick Harris became father to twins born via a surrogate.
Britain was in mourning following the loss of comedy legend Norman Wisdom, who passed away at the age of 95, while the world of music was rocked by the death of legendary soul singer Solomon Burke after he collapsed at an airport in Amsterdam, Holland. The death of soprano Joan Sutherland in Switzerland at the age of 83 prompted an outpouring of grief in her native Australia, and The Slits star Ari Up lost her battle with cancer at the age of 48.
The scandal of the month came courtesy of Charlie Sheen, who hit headlines when cops were called to his trashed suite at a New York City hotel during a night with a young model/actress. The star's reps blamed his meltdown on "an adverse reaction to medication". It was also a bad month for Mel Gibson - his personal problems with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva cost him a role in The Hangover sequel, while Taylor Swift was hit with a multi-million dollar lawsuit from a former manager. But the country star made up for it by embarking on a new romance with Hollywood hunk Jake Gyllenhaal.
There were also plenty of stars keeping the prison service busy - rapper T.I. was sent back to jail for breaching his probation while Lindsay Lohan escaped her second potential prison sentence of 2010 when a judge ordered her to spend three months in rehab instead. Careless driver George Michael regained his freedom after completing 27 days of his eight-week jail sentence.
November
The royal news of the year was the talk of the month as Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement and plans to wed in 2011
Teen star Demi Lovato stunned young Hollywood when she quite the Jonas Brothers tour and checked into rehab to address personal and "emotional" issues, and Charlie Sheen and Lil Wayne officially became free men again - the actor's divorce from Brooke Mueller became official, while rapper Wayne was released from prison.
MGM, the studio behind the James Bond film franchise, filed for bankruptcy, actor Justin Long was injured in a car crash, and soul queen Aretha Franklin pulled out of a series of shows to undergo surgery.
Spice Girls star Emma Bunton and Pink announced they were pregnant, Lady Gaga was the big winner at the European Music Awards, and Rachel Weisz and moviemaker Darren Aronofsky split.
The Munsters child star Butch Patrick entered rehab to tackle substance abuse and alcohol issues, Wesley Snipes was ordered to jail after losing his bid for a retrial in his tax case, Audrina Patridge's stalker was jailed for two years when he failed to stay away from the star, and country singer Eddie Montgomery was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds was named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine, Eva Longoria split from her husband Tony Parker amid reports he had been cheating on her, Kate Winslet split from boyfriend Louis Dowler, and Hollywood was stunned when top publicist Ronni Chasen was shot dead while driving through Beverly Hills .
In music news, Take That's Progress became Britain's fastest selling album of the century so far, Radiohead's Thom Yorke helped mastermind a piece of human art that could be seen from space, Miley Cyrus celebrated her 18th birthday party with pals Demi Moore and Rumer Willis, and Justin Bieber stole the show at the American Music Awards, taking home four prizes.
Malin Akerman replaced Lindsay Lohan as Linda Lovelace in the much-hyped Inferno, Leonardo DiCaprio was caught up in a mid-air drama when a plane he was flying to Russia in was forced to make an emergency landing after an engine stalled, and there was drama backstage at hit U.S. TV show Dancing With The Stars as studio staff came across an envelope containing a mysterious white powder intended for contestant Bristol Palin - it turned out to be talc!
Emmy Rossum and Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz split, Jennifer Jason Leigh filed for divorce from filmmaker husband Noah Baumbach, and Ugly Betty actor Michael L. Brea was charged with murder after stabbing his mother with a Samurai sword. Willie Nelson was arrested and charged with drug possession, indie movie Winter's Bone became a big Oscars contender after claiming top prizes at the Stockholm and Gotham Film Festivals, and the Spider-Man musical opened on Broadway after a series of delays - the critics largely hated it.
Meanwhile, David Cassidy pleaded not guilty to DUI charges following his arrest in Florida, Uma Thurman's stalker was arrested after violating a restraining order, and AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was convicted of cannabis possession in New Zealand.
The baby news of the month came from the Travoltas as movie star John and his wife Kelly Preston welcomed Benjamin into the world and the proud new parents list for November also featured Stella McCartney, Ne-Yo, Vera Farmiga, Green Day star Mike Dirnt and actress Emilia Fox, while rocker Chris Daughtry became a dad to twins.
The music world mourned the loss of Australian rocker James Freud who died just days after his band Models were inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame.
And it was a sad month for Hollywood as movie mogul Dino De Laurentiis passed away alongside actresses Ingrid Pitt and Jill Clayburgh and Naked Gun star Leslie Nielsen.
The film world also bid farewell to The Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner and revered Italian filmmaker Mario Monicelli.
December
December saw a series of scandals as the stars brought a touch of sex and drugs to the festive season - and wildchild Miley Cyrus led the way. The former Disney star ended 2010 by reminding us all she's a grown up now after she was caught on camera smoking legal hallucinogenic Salvia from a bong, and hit headlines again days later when she was pictured in a girl-on-girl clinch and exposing her bra while surrounded by hunky men.
Her pal Demi Lovato joined the Hannah Montana star in scandal when provocative photos which appeared to show her partly-exposing her breasts leaked on the internet, and Christina Aguilera's reps vowed to hunt down computer hackers who leaked nearly-nude photos of the Beautiful hitmaker.
Pink Floyd rocker David Gilmour told of his shame after his son was arrested for clambering over a war memorial during student riots in London, and Hulk Hogan's wedding to Jennifer McDaniel descended into chaos when cops were called to break up a clash between a bodyguard and a photographer.
Love was in the air for Reese Witherspoon, who got engaged to Hollywood agent Jim Toth, and also making wedding plans this month were Ginnifer Goodwin, Shania Twain, Kelsey Grammer, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany, Poison rocker Bret Michaels, and Hugh Hefner. And it was double delight for Natalie Portman – the actress got engaged and announced she's pregnant by choreographer Benjamin Millepied. Meanwhile, Michael Sheen and Rachel McAdams became Hollywood's hottest new couple.
Actor Vince Vaughn became a father for the first time, and there were also new arrivals for Alanis Morissette, Ali Larter, and Elton John, who became a father at 63 after he and boyfriend David Furnish welcomed a son via a surrogate mother.
Nicole Richie had her father Lionel dancing on the ceiling when she wed Joel Madden, but other stars weren't so lucky in love - Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens ended their romance, Elizabeth Hurley confirmed her marriage split from Arun Nayar after she was linked to cricketer Shane Warne, rocker John Mellencamp split from his wife of 18 years, and Ryan Reynolds filed for divorce from Scarlett Johansson.
In the courts, Kc and The Sunshine Band co-founder Richard R. Finch was jailed for seven years for sexually abusing young boys, Rip Torn was given a suspended jail term for his drunken bank break-in, and rapper Dmx was sent to prison for a year for violating his probation by using drugs. In Florida, officials posthumously pardoned Jim Morrison over his infamous arrest for indecent exposure at a 1969 The Doors concert.
Meanwhile, Heather Locklear was hospitalised for a bacterial infection, Eminem was celebrating after landing 10 Grammy nominations, rap mogul Suge Knight was arrested after missing a court hearing, and exiled moviemaker Roman Polanski's The Ghost Writer was the big winner at the European Film Awards.
Lady Gaga was named Artist of the Year by Billboard magazine editors, veteran entertainers Dame Julie Andrews and Dolly Parton were announced as recipients of lifetime achievement Grammy awards at a special upcoming ceremony in 2011, and Natalie Portman's hopes of Oscar glory for her movie Black Swan received a major boost by landing a record 12 nominations for the 2011 Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
The showbiz world mourned the loss of jazz musicians Billy Taylor and James Moody, Pink Panther creator Blake Edwards, rocker Captain Beefheart, singer/songwriter Teena Marie, and Boney M star Bobby Farrell.
And it was a miserable end to 2010 for Taylor Momsen - the Gossip Girl star spent Christmas in Amsterdam, Holland - away from her family and friends in the U.S. - after she became stranded in Europe due to flights chaos following snowstorms across the continent.
- 1/1/2011
- WENN
As we reported last week, Shelley Malil, who had a brief role in the hit movie “The 40 Year Old Virgin”, received a life prison sentence in California. This came after he attacked his former girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, stabbing her 23 times.
The incident took place a year ago. Malil attacked Beebe out of jealous motivation. She was reportedly drinking wine with David Maldonado. She survive the stabbing and was able to testify at the trial against Malil.
The incident took place a year ago. Malil attacked Beebe out of jealous motivation. She was reportedly drinking wine with David Maldonado. She survive the stabbing and was able to testify at the trial against Malil.
- 12/18/2010
- by admin
- MoreHorror
An actor who appeared in the film The 40-Year-Old Virgin was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with possible parole for stabbing his ex-girlfriend more than 20 times when he stopped by her home unannounced and found her with another man.
Shelley Malil was sentenced by San Diego County Superior Court Judge Harry Elias three months after a jury convicted the actor of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The victim, Kendra Beebe, suffered punctured lungs and wounds to her neck, chest, back and arms in the 2008 attack.
Shelley Malil was sentenced by San Diego County Superior Court Judge Harry Elias three months after a jury convicted the actor of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The victim, Kendra Beebe, suffered punctured lungs and wounds to her neck, chest, back and arms in the 2008 attack.
- 12/17/2010
- by Cineplex.com and contributors
- Cineplex
40 Year Old Virgin's Shelley Malil gets life prison sentence for stabbing. According to Us mag and other sources, actor Shelley Malil who starred along Steve Carrell in "The 40 Year Old Virgin" flick, has been convicted to live in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend over 20 times! They say that Shelley was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole yesterday for stabbing his ex-girlfriend over 20 times in August of 2008. This past October, Shelley was convicted by a jury for premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Judge Harry Elias gave him the maximum sentence.
- 12/17/2010
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Shelley Malil, best known for cracking wise with Steve Carell in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," won't be making more movies any time soon.
The actor, 45, was convicted of attempted murder after stabbing ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe 23 times. He received the maximum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole, People.com reports.
"I stand before the defendant alive," Beebe testified at the sentencing. "Despite plunging a knife in me 23 times and trying to kill me,...
The actor, 45, was convicted of attempted murder after stabbing ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe 23 times. He received the maximum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole, People.com reports.
"I stand before the defendant alive," Beebe testified at the sentencing. "Despite plunging a knife in me 23 times and trying to kill me,...
- 12/17/2010
- Extra
Vista, Calif. — An actor who appeared in the film "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with possible parole in 12 years for stabbing his ex-girlfriend more than 20 times when he stopped by her home and found her with another man.
Shelley Malil was sentenced by San Diego County Superior Court Judge Harry Elias three months after a jury convicted the actor of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The victim, Kendra Beebe, suffered punctured lungs and wounds to her neck, chest, back and arms in the 2008 attack.
Seated before the court, Malil apologized for stabbing Beebe and said he wanted to go to prison.
"I want to do whatever I need to do to make sure I make right from the wrong that I did," he said.
"Kendra Beebe did not deserve anything that happened to her. ... I can't even begin to imagine what she has been through,...
Shelley Malil was sentenced by San Diego County Superior Court Judge Harry Elias three months after a jury convicted the actor of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon. The victim, Kendra Beebe, suffered punctured lungs and wounds to her neck, chest, back and arms in the 2008 attack.
Seated before the court, Malil apologized for stabbing Beebe and said he wanted to go to prison.
"I want to do whatever I need to do to make sure I make right from the wrong that I did," he said.
"Kendra Beebe did not deserve anything that happened to her. ... I can't even begin to imagine what she has been through,...
- 12/17/2010
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Shelley Malil - who appeared alongside Steve Carell in The 40-Year-Old Virgin - will finally begin to pay for the scars ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe lives with each day: On Thursday he was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility for parole, reports NBC San Diego. Malil, 45, was convicted of attempted murder in September for stabbing his girlfriend more than 20 times. "I stand before the defendant alive," Beebe testified. "Despite plunging a knife in me 23 times and trying to kill me, I am alive. Despite the wicked scars he left on my body, I am alive." The sentence comes more...
- 12/17/2010
- by Alison Schwartz
- PEOPLE.com
We don’t usually come across stories about celebrities who have killed people (or attempted to kill people) that often, but this week there are at least three coming out of Tinseltown. The first story, which we first reported back in June, has to do with former Melrose Place actress Amy Locane. Locane is being indicted on charges of aggravated manslaughter and assault by automobile after killing a motorist in New Jersey. She admitted at the scene that she had been drinking that day. If convicted, she faces up to thirty-five years in prison. The second celeb to face the court this week is Shelley Malil, the actor from The 40-Year-Old Virgin, who received a life sentence yesterday for attempted murder. Malil stabbed his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe twenty times in 2008 after she spent time with another man. He will be eligible for parole in twelve years. Finally, the bizarre case...
- 12/17/2010
- by Liz Black
- VH1.com
ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
Days after rocking the Tron: Legacy premiere in a sparkly Tron-appropriate dress, Olivia Wilde shared the workout routine she used to get in shape for the movie with Women's Health Magazine: an hour of cardio five/six days/week, weight training three days/week, mixed martial arts three days/week.
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Unfortunately, Christian Bale hasn't shared his weight-loss plan for his role in The Fighter, but did tell MTV he doesn't just take roles that require massive body reshaping: "I didn't take this job because I went, 'Oh, there's a physical transformation needed.' I always go, 'Damn! There's a physical transformation needed!'"
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Still nursing a broken left clavicle, Tony Romo popped the question to former Miss Missouri Candice Crawford, (sister of Gossip Girl actor Chace Crawford), who looks like a cross between Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood.
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Turns out singer Ricky Martin, who came out in March,...
Days after rocking the Tron: Legacy premiere in a sparkly Tron-appropriate dress, Olivia Wilde shared the workout routine she used to get in shape for the movie with Women's Health Magazine: an hour of cardio five/six days/week, weight training three days/week, mixed martial arts three days/week.
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Unfortunately, Christian Bale hasn't shared his weight-loss plan for his role in The Fighter, but did tell MTV he doesn't just take roles that require massive body reshaping: "I didn't take this job because I went, 'Oh, there's a physical transformation needed.' I always go, 'Damn! There's a physical transformation needed!'"
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Still nursing a broken left clavicle, Tony Romo popped the question to former Miss Missouri Candice Crawford, (sister of Gossip Girl actor Chace Crawford), who looks like a cross between Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood.
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Turns out singer Ricky Martin, who came out in March,...
- 12/17/2010
- by reelz reelz
- Reelzchannel.com
Shelley Malil, an actor in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, was sentenced to life in prison with possible parole for stabbing his ex-girlfriend more than 20 times, The Associated Press reports.
San Diego County Superior Court Judge Harry Elias sentenced Malil Thursday, three months after a jury convicted him of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
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San Diego County Superior Court Judge Harry Elias sentenced Malil Thursday, three months after a jury convicted him of attempted premeditated murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
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- 12/17/2010
- by Joyce Eng
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Shelley Malil, an actor who appeared in the Steve Carell comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," has been sentenced to life imprisonment Thursday for stabbing his ex-girlfriend more than twenty times. He was convicted in September of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
The jury had heard that Malil, 45, stabbed Kendra Keebe inside her own home after he saw her drinking wine with another man in 2008. She suffered punctured lungs and cuts to her back, chest, neck, and arms.
He was also charged with burglary for stealing marijuana and other items from her home two days before the attacked. He was acquitted of that charge.
His lawyer argued that despite stabbing Keebe multiple times, Malil never intended to kill her.
The jury had heard that Malil, 45, stabbed Kendra Keebe inside her own home after he saw her drinking wine with another man in 2008. She suffered punctured lungs and cuts to her back, chest, neck, and arms.
He was also charged with burglary for stealing marijuana and other items from her home two days before the attacked. He was acquitted of that charge.
His lawyer argued that despite stabbing Keebe multiple times, Malil never intended to kill her.
- 12/17/2010
- icelebz.com
Actor Shelley Malil has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was convicted for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. "40 Year-Old Virgin" star was found guilty of viciously stabbing Kendra Beebe after a three-week trial in September.
Malil claimed he had never intended to hurt Beebe and had acted in self defense when he lashed out in the dark during the incident in 2008, stabbing her more than 20 times. He told the jury at California's San Diego County Superior Court that he thought he was being attacked from behind following a bust-up with Beebe's pal David Maldonado.
He was also found guilty on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Malil, 45, was sentenced in court on Thursday, December 16 when Judge Harry Eilas ordered him to serve life behind bars, with the possibility of parole in nine years' time.
Malil claimed he had never intended to hurt Beebe and had acted in self defense when he lashed out in the dark during the incident in 2008, stabbing her more than 20 times. He told the jury at California's San Diego County Superior Court that he thought he was being attacked from behind following a bust-up with Beebe's pal David Maldonado.
He was also found guilty on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Malil, 45, was sentenced in court on Thursday, December 16 when Judge Harry Eilas ordered him to serve life behind bars, with the possibility of parole in nine years' time.
- 12/17/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
" 40-Year-Old Virgin " actor Shelley Malil was sentenced to life behind bars yesterday for stabbing his ex-girlfriend 23 times back in 2008. Malil appeared in court in San Diego County yesterday -- where he was convicted of the attempted murder of Kendra Bebe ... who miraculously survived the attacked. Malil was sentenced to spend 12 years to life in prison ... and will be eligible for parole in 10 years. In court, Malil said, "I failed miserably, not only as a human being but as a father,...
- 12/17/2010
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
"40-Year-Old Virgin" actor Shelley Malil was sentenced to life in prison on Dec. 16 for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe. In court, Malil said, "I want to do whatever I need to do to make sure I make right from the wrong that I did."
In September, Malil, 45, was convicted of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. While he confessed to stabbing Beebe, he said that after he found drinking wine with another man at her home, he became disoriented, which lead him to attack a figure he believed was going to hurt him. Malil stabbed his ex more than 20 times. Beebe's injuries included a punctured lung, and cuts to her back, chest, arms and neck. 'What I did to Kendra, I don't have the words to express my remorse," Malil said.
Malil, who is most well-known for his role as one of Steve Carell's work colleagues in "Virgin,...
In September, Malil, 45, was convicted of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. While he confessed to stabbing Beebe, he said that after he found drinking wine with another man at her home, he became disoriented, which lead him to attack a figure he believed was going to hurt him. Malil stabbed his ex more than 20 times. Beebe's injuries included a punctured lung, and cuts to her back, chest, arms and neck. 'What I did to Kendra, I don't have the words to express my remorse," Malil said.
Malil, who is most well-known for his role as one of Steve Carell's work colleagues in "Virgin,...
- 12/17/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Shelley Malil, actor known for his roll in the 40 year old virgin, received the sentence of life in prison for stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times.
He never faced his victim but he did apologize for the brutal stabbing saying: 'I am at a loss for words right now. 'I failed miserably, not only as a human being but as a father, son, uncle, brother, friend.'
Read more about this story at CNN.com.
He never faced his victim but he did apologize for the brutal stabbing saying: 'I am at a loss for words right now. 'I failed miserably, not only as a human being but as a father, son, uncle, brother, friend.'
Read more about this story at CNN.com.
- 12/17/2010
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Actor Shelley Malil has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was convicted for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin star was found guilty of viciously stabbing Kendra Beebe after a three-week trial in September.
Malil claimed he had never intended to hurt Beebe and had acted in self defence when he lashed out in the dark during the incident in 2008, stabbing her more than 20 times.
He told the jury at California's San Diego County Superior Court that he thought he was being attacked from behind following a bust-up with Beebe's pal David Maldonado.
He was also found guilty on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Malil, 45, was sentenced in court on Thursday when Judge Harry Eilas ordered him to serve life behind bars, with the possibility of parole in nine years' time.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin star was found guilty of viciously stabbing Kendra Beebe after a three-week trial in September.
Malil claimed he had never intended to hurt Beebe and had acted in self defence when he lashed out in the dark during the incident in 2008, stabbing her more than 20 times.
He told the jury at California's San Diego County Superior Court that he thought he was being attacked from behind following a bust-up with Beebe's pal David Maldonado.
He was also found guilty on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Malil, 45, was sentenced in court on Thursday when Judge Harry Eilas ordered him to serve life behind bars, with the possibility of parole in nine years' time.
- 12/17/2010
- WENN
Shelley Malil is paying dearly for his crime. The 40-Year-Old Virgin actor, who played one of Steve Carell's stereo shop colleagues, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with the possibility of parole for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. "I want to do whatever I need to do to make sure I make right from the wrong that I did," he said in court. Malil was convicted in September of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon after less than four hours of jury deliberations. He had admitted to stabbing ex Kendra Beebe, but claimed he became disoriented when he went to her San Diego home and found another man there, leading him to stab at a figure he thought was attacking...
- 12/17/2010
- E! Online
Shelley Malil, the actor who played Haziz in "The 40 Year Old Virgin," was convicted of attempted murder by a San Diego Superior Court jury for stabbing his girlfriend more than twenty times. The stabbing incident took place on August 10th, 2008, when Malil arrived at Beebe's house and found her in her backyard with another man, musician David Maldonado. According to prosecutors, Malil approached her and stabbed Beebe with a steak knife. "I'm sorry. I had no idea. I saw the pictures [of the stab wounds] for the first time, I was stunned," Malil testified. "When I look at those pictures, I still can't believe the knife I was holding was responsible for all those injuries." The 45-year-old testified in his own defense during the three week trial, claiming he stabbed Kendra Beebe in her home when he wrongly thought she was somebody else going after him in the dark. "I don't know what it was,...
- 9/19/2010
- WorstPreviews.com
Comic actor Shelley Malil, most remembered for his role in the hit movie ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin,’ was convicted of attempted murder on September 16, People is reporting. He stabbed his girlfrined Kendra Beebe more than 20 times for talking to another man, musician David Maldonado, at her San marcos home. The verdict was read by a San Diego Superior Court jury in Vista, California. During the trial, Malil testified that he stabbed Beebe in 2008 because he thought she was someone else attacking him in the dark. Beebe testified that during their on-again, off-again one year relationship, he was volatile, jealous and possessive. Malil’s public defender said he acted in the [...]...
- 9/19/2010
- by karen
- ShockYa
Shelley Malil's ex-girlfriend will forever be traumatized by the vicious stabbing she endured at the hands of "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" star because she is reminded of the horror whenever she looks in the mirror. Malil was convicted of attempted murder on Thursday, September 16 after a three-week trial, during which he testified he never intended to hurt Kendra Beebe and was acting in self defense in 2008 when he lashed out in the dark, stabbing her more than 20 times.
He told the jury at California's San Diego County Court that he thought he was being attacked from behind following a brawl with Beebe's pal David Maldonado. He was also found guilty on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Beebe broke down in tears when the verdict was read out on Thursday but she insists her relief at the trial outcome will do little to help her put the terrifying incident behind her.
He told the jury at California's San Diego County Court that he thought he was being attacked from behind following a brawl with Beebe's pal David Maldonado. He was also found guilty on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Beebe broke down in tears when the verdict was read out on Thursday but she insists her relief at the trial outcome will do little to help her put the terrifying incident behind her.
- 9/18/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Shelley Malil's ex-girlfriend will forever be traumatised by the vicious stabbing she endured at the hands of The 40-year-old Virgin star because she is reminded of the horror whenever she looks in the mirror.
Malil was convicted of attempted murder on Thursday after a three-week trial, during which he testified he never intended to hurt Kendra Beebe and was acting in self defence in 2008 when he lashed out in the dark, stabbing her more than 20 times.
He told the jury at California's San Diego County Court that he thought he was being attacked from behind following a brawl with Beebe's pal David Maldonado.
He was also found guilty on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Beebe broke down in tears when the verdict was read out on Thursday but she insists her relief at the trial outcome will do little to help her put the terrifying incident behind her.
She says, "Every day I look in the mirror and I see the scar on my chin and the scar on my neck. I will live with this for the rest of my life."
Malil faces between 21 years and life in prison when he is sentenced on 18 November.
Malil was convicted of attempted murder on Thursday after a three-week trial, during which he testified he never intended to hurt Kendra Beebe and was acting in self defence in 2008 when he lashed out in the dark, stabbing her more than 20 times.
He told the jury at California's San Diego County Court that he thought he was being attacked from behind following a brawl with Beebe's pal David Maldonado.
He was also found guilty on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Beebe broke down in tears when the verdict was read out on Thursday but she insists her relief at the trial outcome will do little to help her put the terrifying incident behind her.
She says, "Every day I look in the mirror and I see the scar on my chin and the scar on my neck. I will live with this for the rest of my life."
Malil faces between 21 years and life in prison when he is sentenced on 18 November.
- 9/18/2010
- WENN
Celebrity news, but with half the calories and less chewing:
Lindsay Lohan could be heading back to jail after allegedly failing her drug test, testing positive for cocaine. Oh, Lilo, you were doing so well in those few minutes you appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards. [TMZ]
Actor Russell Brand, Katy Perry's affianced, was arrested for battery at Los Angeles International Airport after reportedly attacking a photographer. [RadarOnline]
The "40 Year Old Virgin" character actor Shelley Malil was found guilty of premeditated attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, after being accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 23 times two years ago. [Sign On Sandiego]
Kid Rock's accuser has been awarded $40,000 in damages in the case in which Harlan Akins sued the singer for beating him up and breaking his cell phone at a Waffle House in 2007. [Popeater]
It's not magic, it's biology. David Blaine and his fiancee are expecting their first child together. He's...
Lindsay Lohan could be heading back to jail after allegedly failing her drug test, testing positive for cocaine. Oh, Lilo, you were doing so well in those few minutes you appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards. [TMZ]
Actor Russell Brand, Katy Perry's affianced, was arrested for battery at Los Angeles International Airport after reportedly attacking a photographer. [RadarOnline]
The "40 Year Old Virgin" character actor Shelley Malil was found guilty of premeditated attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, after being accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 23 times two years ago. [Sign On Sandiego]
Kid Rock's accuser has been awarded $40,000 in damages in the case in which Harlan Akins sued the singer for beating him up and breaking his cell phone at a Waffle House in 2007. [Popeater]
It's not magic, it's biology. David Blaine and his fiancee are expecting their first child together. He's...
- 9/18/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Shelley Malil, who played a part in the movie The 40-Year-Old Virgin, was convicted of attempted murder for stabbing his girlfriend multiple times. The actor stabbed his girlfriend Kendra Beebe more than 20 times at her home in San Marcos, CA back in 2008. Malil was also found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. He will be sentenced on November 18th. After the verdict was read, Beebe said the following: "I feel a sense of relief, but I have to be honest: There is never a win in a situation like this. I was afraid because he was an actor that the people might believe his bad theatrics. I am pleased to see the justice system did its job properly." Malil faces 21 years to life behind bars.
- 9/17/2010
- x17online.com
Kendra Beebe wept loudly as a jury convicted ex-boyfriend Shelley Malil of attempted murder for stabbing her multiple times - but the verdict only comes with some relief. "Every day I look in the mirror and I see the scar on my chin and the scar on my neck," she said Thursday outside a Vista, Calif., courtroom, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. "I will live with this for the rest of my life." Malil, 45, a comic actor who appeared in The 40 Year-Old Virgin, faces 16 years to life in prison for attacking Beebe, 38, with a steak knife. Beebe testified...
- 9/17/2010
- by Eunice Oh
- PEOPLE.com
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- 9/17/2010
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"40-Year-Old Virgin" actor Shelley Malil was convicted Thursday of attempted murder for stabbing his girlfriend more than 20 times, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Last week, Malil testified under oath that he stabbed Kendra Beebe repeatedly, but he didn't know it was her.
Malil, who played one of Steve Carrell's coworkers in the 2005 comedy, was also found guilty on charges of premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence, and assault on David Maldonado, who was with Beebe at her home. He faces 21 years to life in prison.
Last week, Malil testified under oath that he stabbed Kendra Beebe repeatedly, but he didn't know it was her.
Malil, who played one of Steve Carrell's coworkers in the 2005 comedy, was also found guilty on charges of premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence, and assault on David Maldonado, who was with Beebe at her home. He faces 21 years to life in prison.
- 9/17/2010
- by By Lindsay Powers
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"The 40 Year-Old Virgin" star Shelley Malil is facing life behind bars after a jury found him guilty of the attempted murder of his former lover. The actor told the court during his three-week trial that he never intended to hurt his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe, who was stabbed more than 20 times during a bust-up in 2008.
Malil insisted he acted in self-defense and lashed out in the dark after he thought he was being attacked from behind following a scuffle with Beebe's pal David Maldonado. But the jury failed to believe his claims, and returned a guilty verdict on Thursday, September 16 at San Diego County Court, California after three-and-a-half hours of deliberating, convicting Malil of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He was acquitted of a charge of residential burglary.
Beebe wept as the verdict was read out in court, and told the Associated Press she feared he would...
Malil insisted he acted in self-defense and lashed out in the dark after he thought he was being attacked from behind following a scuffle with Beebe's pal David Maldonado. But the jury failed to believe his claims, and returned a guilty verdict on Thursday, September 16 at San Diego County Court, California after three-and-a-half hours of deliberating, convicting Malil of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He was acquitted of a charge of residential burglary.
Beebe wept as the verdict was read out in court, and told the Associated Press she feared he would...
- 9/17/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The 40-year-old Virgin star Shelley Malil is facing life behind bars after a jury found him guilty of the attempted murder of his former lover.
The actor told the court during his three-week trial that he never intended to hurt his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe, who was stabbed more than 20 times during a bust-up in 2008.
Malil insisted he acted in self-defence and lashed out in the dark after he thought he was being attacked from behind following a scuffle with Beebe's pal David Maldonado.
But the jury failed to believe his claims, and returned a guilty verdict on Thursday at San Diego County Court, California after three-and-a-half hours of deliberating, convicting Malil of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He was acquitted of a charge of residential burglary.
Beebe wept as the verdict was read out in court, and told the Associated Press she feared he would get away with the horrific crime: "I feel a sense of relief, but I have to be honest there is never a win in a situation like this. I was afraid because he was an actor that the people might believe his bad theatrics. I am pleased to see the justice system did its job properly."
Malil faces between 21 years and life in prison. He will be sentenced on 18 November.
The actor told the court during his three-week trial that he never intended to hurt his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe, who was stabbed more than 20 times during a bust-up in 2008.
Malil insisted he acted in self-defence and lashed out in the dark after he thought he was being attacked from behind following a scuffle with Beebe's pal David Maldonado.
But the jury failed to believe his claims, and returned a guilty verdict on Thursday at San Diego County Court, California after three-and-a-half hours of deliberating, convicting Malil of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. He was acquitted of a charge of residential burglary.
Beebe wept as the verdict was read out in court, and told the Associated Press she feared he would get away with the horrific crime: "I feel a sense of relief, but I have to be honest there is never a win in a situation like this. I was afraid because he was an actor that the people might believe his bad theatrics. I am pleased to see the justice system did its job properly."
Malil faces between 21 years and life in prison. He will be sentenced on 18 November.
- 9/17/2010
- WENN
Shelley Malil has been found guilty of the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend. The 40-Year-Old Virgin actor had been charged with stabbing Kendra Beebe more than 20 times during a violent argument at her San Marcos, California home in 2008. San Diego County jurors also found Malil guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, although he was acquitted of residential burglary. He has yet to be sentenced but could face 21 years to life in prison, according to Pa. Defence lawyer Matthew Roberts argued that Malil, 45, went too far after picking up a kitchen knife when (more)...
- 9/17/2010
- by By Christian Tobin
- Digital Spy
An actor who appeared in the film "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" was convicted Thursday of the attempted premeditated murder of his ex-girlfriend in a knife attack.
San Diego County jurors also found Shelley Malil guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. He was acquitted of residential burglary.
Malil — who played Haziz, a co-worker of Steve Carell's character in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin — could faces 21 years to life in prison for the 2008 stabbing of Kendra Beebe.
San Diego County jurors also found Shelley Malil guilty of assault with a deadly weapon. He was acquitted of residential burglary.
Malil — who played Haziz, a co-worker of Steve Carell's character in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin — could faces 21 years to life in prison for the 2008 stabbing of Kendra Beebe.
- 9/17/2010
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Shelley Malil, a comic actor featured in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, was convicted of attempted murder Thursday for stabbing his girlfriend more than 20 times. The verdict was reached by a San Diego Superior Court jury of seven men and five women after a trial in Vista, Calif. Malil, 45, testified in his own defense during the three week trial, claiming he knifed Kendra Beebe in her San Marcos, Calif., home in 2008 when he wrongly thought she was somebody else going after him in the dark. The two met in 2007 on an online dating service, and they dated for a year in an...
- 9/17/2010
- by Mike Fleeman
- PEOPLE.com
This 40-Year-Old Virgin star is staring down a lifetime behind bars. Shelley Malil, a character actor best known as one of Steve Carell's SmartTech sidekicks, was found guilty of attempted murder Thursday for a near-fatal knife attack on his girlfriend in 2008. Malil had that he didn't mean to stab Kendra Beebe 23 times, but that, when he arrived at her home and saw her with another man, he thought for some reason that the guy was going to attack him and he just started stabbing. The jury didn't buy it. Prosecutors in the San Diego suburb of Vista painted the 45-year-old Indian-born thesp as a jaded boyfriend upset over their estranged relationship. Deputy District Attorney Keith...
- 9/17/2010
- E! Online
"The 40 Year Old Virgin" star Shelley Malil's lawyer has told a California court his client never intended to kill his tragic lover. The actor has testified he grabbed a knife during a scuffle with his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe's pal David Maldonado and in the darkness outside he thought he was being attacked from behind.
He lashed out at his assailant only to realize minutes later he had been stabbing his partner. Testifying last week, on September 9, Malil insisted he was acting in self-defense when he began slashing in the dark. On Wednesday, September 15, his lawyer told a jury the defendant had a passionate relationship with his ex, but he never meant to stab her.
Defense attorney Matthew Roberts said in his closing argument there was no doubt Malil went too far when he picked up a kitchen knife during the row, but he insisted there was no physical...
He lashed out at his assailant only to realize minutes later he had been stabbing his partner. Testifying last week, on September 9, Malil insisted he was acting in self-defense when he began slashing in the dark. On Wednesday, September 15, his lawyer told a jury the defendant had a passionate relationship with his ex, but he never meant to stab her.
Defense attorney Matthew Roberts said in his closing argument there was no doubt Malil went too far when he picked up a kitchen knife during the row, but he insisted there was no physical...
- 9/16/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The 40-year-old Virgin star Shelley Malil's lawyer has told a California court his client never intended to kill his tragic lover.
The actor has testified he grabbed a knife during a scuffle with his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe's pal David Maldonado and in the darkness outside he thought he was being attacked from behind.
He lashed out at his assailant only to realise minutes later he had been stabbing his partner.
Testifying last week, Malil insisted he was acting in self-defence when he began slashing in the dark.
On Wednesday, his lawyer told a jury the defendant had a passionate relationship with his ex, but he never meant to stab her.
Defense attorney Matthew Roberts said in his closing argument there was no doubt Malil went too far when he picked up a kitchen knife during the row, but he insisted there was no physical evidence to prove his client had planned to murder Beebe. He added, "Without the intent to kill, he's not guilty."
Malil faces 21 years to life in prison if convicted of premeditated attempted murder in the 2008 incident.
Beebe was stabbed more than 20 times in the scuffle.
Malil has also been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.
The actor has testified he grabbed a knife during a scuffle with his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe's pal David Maldonado and in the darkness outside he thought he was being attacked from behind.
He lashed out at his assailant only to realise minutes later he had been stabbing his partner.
Testifying last week, Malil insisted he was acting in self-defence when he began slashing in the dark.
On Wednesday, his lawyer told a jury the defendant had a passionate relationship with his ex, but he never meant to stab her.
Defense attorney Matthew Roberts said in his closing argument there was no doubt Malil went too far when he picked up a kitchen knife during the row, but he insisted there was no physical evidence to prove his client had planned to murder Beebe. He added, "Without the intent to kill, he's not guilty."
Malil faces 21 years to life in prison if convicted of premeditated attempted murder in the 2008 incident.
Beebe was stabbed more than 20 times in the scuffle.
Malil has also been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.
- 9/16/2010
- WENN
The 40-Year-Old Virgin's Shelley Malil put on a performance in his own trial. The actor re-enacted how he stabbed his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe more than twenty times at her home in San Marcos, Calif., in what he calls a case of mistaken identity. Malil, 45, slashed at the air quickly with the knife and said he swung his hands at "a hundred miles per hour" because he thought he was being attacked by Beebe's male friend, according to NBC San Diego. "My head was down and I was poking and swinging as hard as I can, looking for space," Malil said.
- 9/14/2010
- by Dahvi Shira
- PEOPLE.com
Vista, California (X17online) - Shelley Malil, who played one of Steve Carell's co-workers in the movie 40-Year-Old Virgin testified that he did stab his girlfriend at least 20 times. In a Vista, California courtroom, Malil, 45, said he didn't know it was her at the time of the stabbing, and stabbed her out of self defense. He says he went to girlfriend Kendra Beebe's home on August 10, 2008 and it "wasn't my intention of killing anybody or hurting anybody." While on the stand, Malil said: "I'm sorry. I had no idea. I saw the pictures [of the stab wounds] for the first time, I was stunned. When I look at those pictures, I still can't believe the knife I was holding was responsible for all those injuries." Malil's trial will continue through next week. As for the cross-examination, it's set to start next Monday. The actor has pleaded not guilty to charges of premeditated attempted murder,...
- 9/10/2010
- x17online.com
The 40-Year-Old Virgin actor accused of stabbing his girlfriend 20 times said he thought she was someone else attacking him in the dark.
Testifying in his own defense Thursday in a Vista, Calif., courtroom, Shelley Malil insisted he never intended to kill or hurt Kendra Beebe in her home in August 2008, according to People.
"I'm sorry," Malil said. "I had no idea. I saw the pictures (of her wounds) for the first time, I was stunned. When I look at those pictures, I still can't believe the knife I was holding was responsible for all those injuries."
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Testifying in his own defense Thursday in a Vista, Calif., courtroom, Shelley Malil insisted he never intended to kill or hurt Kendra Beebe in her home in August 2008, according to People.
"I'm sorry," Malil said. "I had no idea. I saw the pictures (of her wounds) for the first time, I was stunned. When I look at those pictures, I still can't believe the knife I was holding was responsible for all those injuries."
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- 9/10/2010
- by Adam Bryant
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Mistakes happen. According to 40-Year-Old Virgin actor Shelley Malil, so do brutal, repeat stabbings of your girlfriend. While testifying in a Vista, Calif., courtroom yesterday, the 45-year-old admitted to stabbing his girlfriend roughly 20 times, but insisting that he didn't realize it was her and only went on the attack because he thought she was about to do the same to him. "I'm sorry," Malil said on the stand. "I had no idea. I saw the pictures [of the stab wounds] for the first time, I was stunned. When I look at those pictures, I still can't believe the knife I was holding was responsible for all those injuries." So how did the tragedy unfold? According to Malil, he went...
- 9/10/2010
- E! Online
The 40 Year Old Virgin star Shelley Malil has taken to the stand to testify he stabbed his partner 20 times after assuming she was someone else attacking him in the dark.
The actor maintained his innocence in a Vista, California courtroom on Thursday, insisting he never intended to hurt his girlfriend Kendra Beebe in 2008.
He claims "chaos" broke out shortly after he arrived at her home and found her drinking wine with her pal David Maldonado.
Malil told the jury he grabbed a knife during a scuffle with Maldonado and was still carrying the weapon when he followed him outside into the dark night to his car.
He recalled, "I'm almost positive this guy's got a gun and coming after me. I come around the corner. It's eerily quiet. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, I get hit from the back on the side of the head. It felt like cold granite countertop."
Malil claims he was acting in self-defence when he began slashing in the dark: "It was going crazy. It seemed like it was going for a minute."
He admitted he is still stunned by the events that occurred, telling the court: "I'm sorry. I had no idea. I saw the pictures (of her wounds) for the first time, I was stunned. When I look at those pictures, I still can't believe the knife I was holding was responsible for all those injuries."
Malil faces 21 years behind bars if convicted of charges of premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.
The trial is due to continue on Monday with cross-examination.
The actor maintained his innocence in a Vista, California courtroom on Thursday, insisting he never intended to hurt his girlfriend Kendra Beebe in 2008.
He claims "chaos" broke out shortly after he arrived at her home and found her drinking wine with her pal David Maldonado.
Malil told the jury he grabbed a knife during a scuffle with Maldonado and was still carrying the weapon when he followed him outside into the dark night to his car.
He recalled, "I'm almost positive this guy's got a gun and coming after me. I come around the corner. It's eerily quiet. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, I get hit from the back on the side of the head. It felt like cold granite countertop."
Malil claims he was acting in self-defence when he began slashing in the dark: "It was going crazy. It seemed like it was going for a minute."
He admitted he is still stunned by the events that occurred, telling the court: "I'm sorry. I had no idea. I saw the pictures (of her wounds) for the first time, I was stunned. When I look at those pictures, I still can't believe the knife I was holding was responsible for all those injuries."
Malil faces 21 years behind bars if convicted of charges of premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.
The trial is due to continue on Monday with cross-examination.
- 9/10/2010
- WENN
The 40-Year-Old Virgin actor Shelley Malil testified Thursday he stabbed his girlfriend 20 times when he wrongly thought that she was somebody else going after him in the dark. "I'm sorry," Malil, 45, said in a Vista, Calif., courtroom. "I had no idea. I saw the pictures (of her wounds) for the first time, I was stunned. When I look at those pictures, I still can't believe the knife I was holding was responsible for all those injuries." Taking the stand in his own defense, the actor insisted he never intended to kill or hurt Kendra Beebe, 38, at her San Diego County...
- 9/10/2010
- by Dahvi Shira
- PEOPLE.com
He's accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe more than 20 times with two different knives. But as the second week of actor Shelley Malil's trial got underway Tuesday, a criminologist said DNA evidence on the steak knife allegedly used in the attack did not belong to the defendant or the victim, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Criminologist Lauren Sautkulis's testimony may lend credence to Malil's defense attorney's claims that his client did not use the steak knife in the alleged attack. The testimony, however, also suggested that the evidence doesn't necessarily prove that Malil did not use the knife,...
- 9/8/2010
- by Sara Hammel
- PEOPLE.com
The woman who alleges she was stabbed repeatedly by "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" star Shelley Malil has taken the stand to testify at his trial. The actor is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, in her backyard in California in 2008 and he has pleaded not guilty to charges of premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and residential burglary.
Beebe, who was stabbed more than 20 times and suffered a punctured lung in the alleged attack, headed to court in Vista, California on Tuesday, August 31 to relive the events. She sobbed as she told the court, "I felt a primal, instinctual, animal fear. He said, 'Kendra, Kendra, Kendra.'... I thought, 'Oh my God, he's going to hug me' and then I thought 'Oh no, he's going to punch me' and then I see this flash of silver and bang, bang, bang. It was just like not real."
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Beebe, who was stabbed more than 20 times and suffered a punctured lung in the alleged attack, headed to court in Vista, California on Tuesday, August 31 to relive the events. She sobbed as she told the court, "I felt a primal, instinctual, animal fear. He said, 'Kendra, Kendra, Kendra.'... I thought, 'Oh my God, he's going to hug me' and then I thought 'Oh no, he's going to punch me' and then I see this flash of silver and bang, bang, bang. It was just like not real."
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- 9/2/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The woman who alleges she was stabbed repeatedly by The 40 Year Old Virgin star Shelley Malil has taken the stand to testify at his trial.
The actor is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, in her backyard in California in 2008 and he has pleaded not guilty to charges of premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and residential burglary.
Beebe, who was stabbed more than 20 times and suffered a punctured lung in the alleged attack, headed to court in Vista, California on Tuesday to relive the events.
She sobbed as she told the court, "I felt a primal, instinctual, animal fear. He said, 'Kendra, Kendra, Kendra.'... I thought, 'Oh my God, he's going to hug me' and then I thought 'Oh no, he's going to punch me' and then I see this flash of silver and bang, bang, bang. It was just like not real."
Malil faces life in prison if convicted of all charges. The case continues.
The actor is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, in her backyard in California in 2008 and he has pleaded not guilty to charges of premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and residential burglary.
Beebe, who was stabbed more than 20 times and suffered a punctured lung in the alleged attack, headed to court in Vista, California on Tuesday to relive the events.
She sobbed as she told the court, "I felt a primal, instinctual, animal fear. He said, 'Kendra, Kendra, Kendra.'... I thought, 'Oh my God, he's going to hug me' and then I thought 'Oh no, he's going to punch me' and then I see this flash of silver and bang, bang, bang. It was just like not real."
Malil faces life in prison if convicted of all charges. The case continues.
- 9/1/2010
- WENN
Shelley Malil, an actor best known for playing an electronics-store clerk in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, calmly walked up to his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe in her backyard two years ago, leaned in as if to hug her, then stabbed her repeatedly, Beebe testified Tuesday in Malil's trial for attempted murder. "I felt a primal, instinctual, animal fear," Beebe told a jury in Vista, Calif., reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. Beebe said Malil had one hand behind his back as he approached. "He said, 'Kendra, Kendra, Kendra.' … I saw a flash of silver, and he goes bang, bang, bang," she said,...
- 9/1/2010
- by Tim Nudd
- PEOPLE.com
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