Actor O'Neal admits drug charge

Actor Ryan O’Neal today pleaded guilty to a drugs charge.

He entered the plea in a Malibu courtroom and was ordered into an 18-month drug diversion programme.

The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office said the case would be dismissed if O’Neal successfully completed the programme.

The 67-year-old Oscar-nominated actor was arrested in September last year with his son, Redmond, and was later charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Sheriff’s deputies had searched the actor’s home while doing a check on Redmond, who was on probation for a previous drug conviction.

Ryan O’Neal was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for 1970’s 'Love Story'.

Redmond, 23, is his son from a relationship with Farrah Fawcett.