Gibson 'following his probation'

Gibson was arrested in Malibu last July when caught speeding

Gibson's controversial career

Hollywood star Mel Gibson is fulfilling the conditions of his probation for a drink driving offence, the actor's lawyer has told a judge in the US.

At a hearing in California which the actor did not attend, Blair Berk handed in documents proving Gibson has attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

The 51-year-old sparked outrage when he made anti-Semitic remarks to the police officer who arrested him in July 2006.

The film-maker's next court appearance has been set for 15 February.

Good progress

Gibson, who repeatedly apologised for making the comments, is required to be monitored by the courts to ensure he is adhering to the conditions of his three years' probation.

He also had to pay a $1,400 (£700) fine as part of his punishment, while his attendance of alcohol rehabilitation meetings has since become voluntary.

Judge Lawrence Mira, who presided over the hearing in Malibu, said in May that the actor was making good progress in his battle against alcoholism.

"I truly believe the rehabilitation in this case is effective. I don't want anything to interrupt that."

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