Mel Gibson used some lightning legal moves to abruptly end a domestic violence case involving a fight last year with his then-girlfriend.

Mel Gibson has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanour spousal battery charge hours after it was filed.

Los Angeles prosecutors tonight charged Mel Gibson with “misdemeanour battery” – assault – stemming from a January 2010 fight involving his then-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.

Oscar-winning actor Mel Gibson is to be charged in connection with a fight last year with his then-girlfriend and has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, a source familiar with the case has said.

Oksana Grigorieva may face criminal extortion charges in relation to the released recordings of ex-partner Mel Gibson.

Mel Gibson has been ordered to pay $60,000 (€43,939) to Oksana Grigorieva in unpaid child support.

Mel Gibson appeared in court for the first time for a custody hearing involving his baby daughter with his estranged ex-girlfriend.

Hollywood star Mel Gibson went to court in Los Angeles today for a custody hearing involving his young daughter.

Mel Gibson wants his 11-month-old daughter to “pay rent.”

MEL GIBSON’S ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva says she feared for her life and thought the Academy Award winner might kill her during a fight when he brandished a gun.

Mel Gibson’s ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva says she feared for her life and thought the Academy Award winner might kill her during a fight.

MEL GIBSON’S ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva has been portrayed as a “terrorised” woman who never attempted to extort money from the actor, with whom she has an 11-month old daughter.

Mel Gibson has text messages which he believes will prove Oksana Grigorieva extorted him.

THE results of investigations into domestic violence by actor Mel Gibson have been handed over to prosecutors.

US detectives gave prosecutors the results of their investigation into domestic violence allegations against Mel Gibson.

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva appeared in a closed court hearing in Los Angeles involving custody issues with their young daughter.

A key witness in the Mel Gibson assault case has died, it has been reported.

Mel Gibson allegedly told ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva tranquillisers made him “nuts”.

Oksana Grigorieva didn’t think she would “make it through the night” if she stayed with Mel Gibson.

Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva’s relationship allegedly imploded during a tree-planting ceremony for their young daughter.

Oksana Grigorieva’s sister is allegedly responsible for leaking the recordings of Mel Gibson attacking her sibling.

Detectives are investigating an alleged extortion bid by Mel Gibson’s ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva against the actor-director.

Sheriff’s detectives in Los Angeles are investigating extortion allegations against Mel Gibson’s ex-girlfriend, it was revealed today.

US detectives investigating Mel Gibson in a possible domestic violence case received audio recordings from a court handling a child custody matter, authorities said.

US detectives investigating Mel Gibson in a possible domestic violence case received audio recordings from a court handling a child custody matter, authorities said.

HOLLYWOOD tough guy Mel Gibson, facing fresh embarrassment over another foul-mouthed outburst, is reportedly in therapy.

Hollywood tough guy Mel Gibson, facing fresh embarrassment over another foul-mouthed outburst, is reportedly in therapy.

A FRESH audio recording in which Lethal Weapon star Mel Gibson appears to acknowledge beating his Russian-born girlfriend has surfaced, further damaging the Hollywood star’s reputation.

The two-minute clip of Mel Gibson using a racial slur and calling his ex-girlfriend a “whore” during an argument are unlikely to be the last ugly words the public hears from the actor.

Actor Mel Gibson is heard using a racial slur and calling his ex-girlfriend a “whore” in a recording released by a celebrity news website.

Actor Mel Gibson is being investigated over a domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva, earlier this year.

THE sheriff’s department in Los Angeles said last night that it is investigating actor Mel Gibson over a possible domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend earlier this year in Malibu.

OSCAR-WINNING director and actor Mel Gibson, who caused a media storm four years ago over an anti-Semitic statement, is again making headlines for using an apparent racial slur in an argument with his ex-girlfriend.

Lawyers for Mel Gibson and his ex-girlfriend concluded a closed-door hearing with a judge handling their child custody case.

DESPITE efforts to keep details of their split quiet, the breakup of Mel Gibson and his girlfriend has turned into a war of words and lawyers.

Despite efforts to keep details of their split quiet, the breakup of Mel Gibson and his girlfriend has turned into a war of words and lawyers.

HOLLYWOOD actor Mel Gibson and his partner Oksana Grigorieva have launched a major fundraising initiative for Chernobyl Children’s Project International (CCPI).

Mel Gibson confirmed his girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is pregnant after he was put in the hot seat by Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show'.

Mel Gibson and his new girlfriend, Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva, are expecting a baby, just six weeks after his wife filed for divorce.

The mother of Mel Gibson's girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva has defended her daughter against allegations she broke up the actor's marriage of 28 years.

Mel Gibson's girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is pregnant with the couple's first child, according to internet reports.

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