Mel – Community Service
by tmz on Mar.20, 2011, under Actor
Mel Gibson — Kid Tested, Father Approved
Mel Gibson is set to begin his court ordered community service at a kid’s charity in L.A. soon — and he’s already getting support from some of the parents … TMZ has learned.
In fact, one set of parents associated with Mending Kids International tells us they’re more than happy to help give the actor a “brand new start” because Mel has helped fund a life-changing series of operations for their foster son over the past couple of years.
James Nicol tells us his Ethiopian-born son Berhanu was only able to undergo an expensive series of medical procedures to help fix severe spinal issues … thanks, in part, to Mel’s generosity.
Nicol says his family is still active with the organization … and they’re excited for any assistance Mel can provide … despite the fact his community service is the result of a plea deal in a domestic violence case.
James says he completely trusts the actor around his child … saying, “If Mel was coming over to our house to play ball with my son, I would not be the least bit concerned.”
News Source: TMZ