Celebrity Justice
Paul McCartney Speaks Out About Allegations

Paul and HeatherSir Paul McCartney says he's going to fight his estranged wife tooth and nail, but not in the press.

The ex-Beatle issued a statement through his reps, and Paul has made it clear he will "vigorously" defend himself in divorce court. In court documents leaked to several London newspapers, Heather Mills alleges Paul brutalized her and was often drunk or high on drugs.

In the statement, McCartney's reps say "Our client would very much like to respond in public and in detail to the allegations made recently against him by his wife and published in the press but he recognizes, on advice, that the only correct forum for his response to the allegations made against him is in the current divorce proceedings."

The statement makes it clear, Paul will not take Heather's allegations lying down: "Our client will be defending these allegations vigorously and appropriately."

The reps say Paul has responded with "dignity," and is "saddened by the breakdown of his marriage..."



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46. This is an outrage. This woman is trying to destroy a legend.

Posted at 7:42AM on Oct 19th 2006 by Eileen

47. Good for Paul for keeping it out of the papers. I never belived she never knew who he was when she married him, Now that she's not getting everthing she thought she would,she's showing her true BITCH colors. Keep your head up paul.

Posted at 8:01AM on Oct 19th 2006 by Jezebel2964

48. I don't trust the people who take their fight to the public. They are looking to do as much damage as possible because they know they will lose privately in court. Heather has taken a page from the Sara Evans' book and wants everyone to say "poor victim", and "do what you need to do for the child's sake". The children suffer with all of this public airing. Paul is right to defend himself in court and not in the public.

Posted at 8:34AM on Oct 19th 2006 by Janet

49. Since we weren't there first hand to witness the events in their marriage, we probably should refrain from rushing to judgement. Seems most believe Heather to be a lying bitch, and Paul to be the victim. May I just say, there are always two sides to a story, and while it's never okay to hit someone, maybe Heather "drove" Paul to it. Maybe he HAS been abusing marijuana for years, maybe he is devestated over the loss of Linda, and began drinking, maybe both the loss of his previous wife, and how the relationship was going, drove Paul to drink excessively. I guess what I'm trying to say here is, I believe there is probably a bit of truth to Heather's allegations, although probably more of it is exagerated than not. You never really know anyone until you live with them. Maybe Sir Paul isn't the prince we all believe him to be in real life, or maybe Heather is a real psycho, or maybe BOTH is true!

Posted at 8:38AM on Oct 19th 2006 by amy

50. One more thing, Heather filed these complaints knowing they would be made public. Why? To give her more credibility when she WRITES HER TELL ALL BOOK. It will make her look like she did everything on the up and up, that everything she did, she did legally and through the courts. This of course doesn't mean it's all true, but it does make things SEEM more legitimate.

Posted at 8:42AM on Oct 19th 2006 by amy

51. get the bitch a shovel, cause all she can be is a GOLD DIGGER, just trying to get her piece of the pie before it's gone. she has no class, as her gallery of "entertaining photos" show. should have kept her clothes on. and it's kinda odd that all those years with linda, there was never, ever, any type of this behavior going on.

Posted at 9:56AM on Oct 19th 2006 by let him be

52. This whole scandal disgusts me. I am a huge fan of Paul's & The Beatles. I have loved, admired & respected this man since I was 13 yrs. old. I know that he is not a Saint nor is he God he is human just like the rest of us. Whoever leaked this story to the press should be ashamed of themselves, this is a private matter between the McCartney's. Personally I don't believe a word of it but like I said Paul is only human & who knows what demons haunt him.

Posted at 10:02AM on Oct 19th 2006 by Debra C. Davenport

53. Who knows what goes on behind closed doors...... I think he is smart for the sake of his child not fighting in the press.Why isnt she doing the same???? I think if he was so bad and such "an abuser" we would of heard of it a long time ago with Linda and his other children. I dont think hes completely innocent but she is NO angel I think she likes the $$$$$$$$$$$

Posted at 10:14AM on Oct 19th 2006 by poker queen

54. I am a clairvoyant and yes she is telling the truth!!! I was also married to one of them and same words flew from his mouth like Paul.
Im so glad she is away from him!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:45AM on Oct 19th 2006 by clairvoyant

55. #54 get help, get help now

Posted at 11:18AM on Oct 19th 2006 by kill bill

56. I think that she is a liar and a gold digger. He was married to Linda for years and they had a wonderful marriage. He fell for Heather because she presented herself as something that she wasn't. I wouldn't comment either. The allegations are stupid. Does she have police records to back this up? I doubt it.

Posted at 11:43AM on Oct 19th 2006 by Ginger

57. Paul has had a impecible reputation for over 40 years. He has never been accused of abusing or attacking another human being. Him and Linda had a picture perfect relationship for 30 years and raised a wonderful family together. Heather is a gold-digging bitch and a dumb one, at that. I would like to see her not get a cent from him. The only negative thing I can say about Paul is "what the hell were you thinking." Love you, Paul, you're the best. A real class act.

~Pearl

Posted at 11:57AM on Oct 19th 2006 by Pearl

58. Sucks to be you, #22. Use some common sense when speaking.

Posted at 12:12PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Pearl

59. HE HAS ENOUGH MONEY. GET A GOOD LAWYER AND GET RID OF HER!! SHE WANTS MONEY! GIVE HER ENOUGH TO TAKE CARE OF THE DAUGHTER AND THAT"S ALL

Posted at 12:13PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Carol Rusk

60. HE HAS ENOUGH MONEY. GET A GOOD LAWYER AND GET RID OF HER!! SHE WANTS MONEY! GIVE HER ENOUGH TO TAKE CARE OF THE DAUGHTER AND THAT"S ALL

Posted at 12:15PM on Oct 19th 2006 by Carol Rusk

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