Douglas Family Pleads Leniency For Cameron

Kirk Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have penned letters in hopes of helping Cameron Douglas skirt jail

Cameron Douglas is hoping his Hollywood family can keep him out of prison for 10 years.

Douglas Family Pleads Leniency For Cameron

Grandfather Kirk Douglas and stepmom Catherine Zeta-Jones are among the famous names who sent letters to the Manhattan judge who will sentence the drug dealer on April 27.

The “Spartacus” legend said he was surprised to hear his long-troubled grandson was in trouble with the law. The legend wrote Judge Richard Berman,

“I remember when he played a part in the movie with me and Michael. He was a natural. We were so proud.

I was shocked when he got in such a mess. I am convinced that Cameron could be a fine actor and a person that cares for others. I hope I can see that happen before I die. I love Cameron.”

Zeta-Jones wrote about what a wonderful step-brother Douglas was to her two children and said he deserved placement in a treatment facility – not a long prison term.

“I use the word ‘disease.’

My stepson is a caring, considerate worthy human being, but never the less, the disease that for years he has tried to combat, did take over again.

What is wrong is wrong, but may all these positive attributes prevail, so that a facility that he is positioned in will help rehabilitate him.”

Douglas, who pleaded guilty to dealing drugs, faces a minimum of 10 years unless the judge shows him leniency.

source: Kirk Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones pen letters in hopes of helping Cameron Douglas skirt jail [ny daily news]

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