Michael Douglas’ Son is Going to the Slammer

Cameron Douglas, the son of Hollywood legend Michael Douglas, was sentenced to five years in prison in Manhattan federal court today.

Back in January, Cameron plead guilty to dealing methamphetamines and cocaine. He has been awaiting sentencing since. Michael Douglas appealed to the judge to be lenient with his son, saying,

“I love my son, but I’m not blind to his actions. … I don’t want to see him break.

“I have some idea of the pressure of finding your own identity with a famous father. I’m not sure I can comprehend it with two generations to deal with. … We all know what Cameron Douglas is capable of – a loving man who adores kids and vice versa. Brave, who stands up for what is right. A thoughtful friend and son. An excellent DJ and a fine actor with a great career ahead of him.

“For the past eight months, I have cherished my two (hours) a week in personal conversation with Cameron at the MCC (Metropolitan Correctional Center). He’s sober! I get to witness the wonderful young man he can be. He maintains his spirit, blames no one but himself, and recognizes his criminal activity began with his heroin use.”

Cameron’s stepmother Catherine Zeta-Jones and his grandfather Kirk Douglas also penned letters to the judge in a bid for leniency.

In addition to the prison time, Cameron was ordered to pay $25,000 in fines and must serve 450 hours of community service. When he is released, he will spend five additional years in a supervised release program.

Source: Michael Douglas’ Son Gets 5 Years in Prison [TMZ]

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