Fawcett's Son Pleads with Judge

Farrah Fawcett's son with Ryan O'Neal, Redmond O'Neal, 24, appeared in a Los Angeles court Friday, wearing a brown jail jumpsuit and was shackled in chains. He cited his mother's life-or-death battle with cancer as a reason to get clean and kick his drug habit. He told the judge that he wants to be there for his mother, noting that Fawcett is down to 86 pounds due to her battle with colon cancer. Redmond was in court for sentencing for violating probation on a 2008 DUI and drug possession conviction. Superior Court Judge Scott Millington offered him another chance to enter a drug program following a hearing April 30. Although I feel badly for Redmond, I believe that he is receiving the star treatment from the judge, who is allowing him to seek further treatment. I wonder if an average individual would be given the same privileges. I also feel that since Redmond was born into the Hollywood world, I think it will be extremely hard for him to quit his habit. Stars have extremey easy access to drugs and have the financial resounces to pay for them. I hope Redmond can stay clean for his mother but I will not be surprised if he's back in the news soon.