Mischa Barton is in a psychiatric hold?
Friday, July 17, 2009
The 23-year-old actress, who has attracted more attention in recent years for her yo-yoing weight and propensity to party than her TV and film roles, missed the premiere of her latest movie after being removed from her home by the Los Angeles Police Department Wednesday.
An LAPD spokeswoman confirmed to ABC News that officers responded to a call at Barton's home to assist her with a "medical issue."
While Access Hollywood reported that police placed Barton under an involuntary, 72-hour psychiatric hold (also known as a 5150, the same code used to commit Britney Spears twice in L.A. in 2008), the LAPD would not elaborate on the nature of their role in assisting her or her current health status.
Not true for Barton's publicist. Craig Schneider told People magazine that because of her "celebrity status," Wednesday's police intervention was necessary "to safely transfer her to medical treatment as per doctor's orders." He added that Barton is now "okay and resting."
Schneider confirmed to ABC News that Barton pulled out of the Thursday premiere of her latest movie, "Homecoming," in New York City. He declined to elaborate on her condition.
By SHEILA MARIKAR
From: www.abcnews.go.com
