TV Guide: Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal's Son Ordered to Rehab

TV Guide — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:21:00 -0400

A month after being arrested along with his father Ryan on suspicion of drug possession, Redmond O'Neal has admitted to relapsing and was ordered into a two-week drug treatment program, People reports.

"You're a stand-up guy to come here and deal with your problem," Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott Millington told O'Neal. "I want you to stay clean... You better stay clean or ...

Tatum O'Neal "Sorry" to Hear About Ryan's, Redmond's Drug Arrests

TV Guide — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:52:00 -0400

Tatum O'Neal is "sorry" to hear about the recent arrests of her father and half-brother for drug possession, her rep told TVGuide.com."Addiction, if untreated, can lead to jail, institutions and death," the actress said in a statement. "I love them both and I am sorry to hear about this."Ryan O'Neal, 67, and Redmond O'Neal, 23, were arrested Wednesday morning at their Malibu home after authorities discovered what they believed to be methamphetamines in the elder O'Neal's bedroom. The actor's lawyer claims the drugs do not belong to Ryan O'Neal.The men have both since been released on $10,000 bail each.Tatum, who has a long history of drug abuse, was arrested in June for attempting to purchase cocaine and has since pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. — Joyce Eng

Ryan O'Neal's Lawyer: Drugs Do Not Belong to Ryan

TV Guide — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:31:00 -0400

Ryan O'Neal had "nothing to do" with the stash of drugs found in his home on Wednesday, his attorney said."Those were not Ryan's drugs, he doesn't use drugs, and has nothing to do with them," Mark Werksman told People. "It's a dangerous assumption for deputies to have arrested Ryan just because he was in proximity to the drugs." The actor and his son, Redmond, 23, were arrested on suspicion of drug possession after authorities discovered a vial of methamphetamines in Ryan's bedroom. Werksman claimed the drugs are not his client's, but declined to specify whose they were or how they ended up in Ryan's room.Father and son were released on $10,000 bail each Wednesday afternoon. Charges have not been filed yet, but Werksman is thinking positively."I have full confidence that Ryan will be vindicated," he said. — Joyce EngRelated:• Tatum O'Neal Speaks Out on Ryan's, Redmond's Arrests

Tatum O'Neal Speaks Out on Ryan's, Redmond's Arrests

TV Guide — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:38:00 -0400

Tatum O'Neal expressed concern for her father and half-brother, Ryan and Redmond O'Neal, after the two were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of drug possession. "I'm really worried about Redmond," the actress told People. "I want them both to get better and get the help they need — especially my brother.""[Addiction] runs in families. It's a disease," Tatum continued. "I'm praying for both of them. I'm praying for my whole family. I hope Red will get treatment. That's what he needs. There is hope for Redmond."The O'Neal men were arrested after authorities made routine sweeps through the house to enforce Redmond's parole. They were later released on $10,000 bail each. Redmond, 23, had pleaded guilty to drug possession and one misdemeanor DUI charge in June, which came after a 2004 rehab stint for heroin addiction.Tatum was herself arrested in June for allegedly attempting to purchase cocaine. In July, the actress pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct. — Anna Dimon...