NEWSMAKERS | Lohan due back in court for theft case

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Lohan due back in court for theft case

LOS ANGELES

Lindsay Lohan was expected to appear in court Wednesday, where a judge could decide whether an allegation that the actress stole a $2,500 necklace can be resolved without going to trial.

‘Black Swan,’ ‘King’s Speech’ win awards

LOS ANGELES

“Black Swan,” “The King’s Speech” and “Alice in Wonderland” are tops in costumes.

The three films claimed prizes Tuesday at the 13th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards. “Swan” was honored for excellence in contemporary film, “Speech” won the period-film prize and “Alice” was recognized as the best fantasy film.

Jenny Beavan, who designed “The King’s Speech” costumes, and Colleen Atwood, who created the “Alice in Wonderland” costumes, also are nominated for Academy Awards.

The costumes for “Glee,” “Boardwalk Empire” and the TV movie “Temple Grandin” also were honored.

The Costume Designers Guild was founded in 1953 and has a membership of 700 film, TV and commercial costume designers.

Deputy in Gibson case can sue department

LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who arrested Mel Gibson can proceed with a lawsuit claiming he suffered discrimination, retaliation and harassment.

A judge on Tuesday said Deputy James Mee can go forward with his complaint against the sheriff’s department.

Mee arrested Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving in 2006 in Malibu. During the arrest, the Oscar-winning actor made anti-Semitic slurs to Mee, who is Jewish.

Mee’s lawsuit claims his superiors forced him to rewrite his initial report to remove references to the rant. However, some details were leaked later to the press. Mee was investigated as the possible source but never charged.

His suit claims that he was transferred after Gibson’s arrest and hasn’t been promoted.

The sheriff’s department has denied the allegations.

Associated Press