More and more people are revealed to be in major need of professional help via the hit VH1 reality show .  After Oscar-nominated actor Gary Busey, arguably one of the most famous cabbies in American history is entering the infamous Pasadena facility to seek help.

Associated Press reports that Rodney King, who became famous when he was beaten blue by Los Angeles Police officers one night in March 1991, will appear in the sophomore season of Celebrity Rehab.  The show, which features semi-famous people undergo therapy for whatever addictions they may have, recently began filming, with the new season scheduled to premiere in October.

The incident, which was videotaped by a bystander, inspired massive public outrage.  King, a 43-year-old Sacramento native, supposedly became the symbol of such heavy issues like police brutality and racial tension.  The police officers' acquittal the following year instigated a four-day riot that resulted in 55 deaths and over $1 billion in damages.

In 2001, King was ordered to undergo a year of drug treatment for three counts of being under the influence of dissociative drug PCB and indecent exposure.

On the other hand, former American Idol contestant and Celebrity Rehab season 1 participant Jessica Sierra had been having legal troubles that prevented her from returning to the show.  Previously, the recovering cocaine addict wanted to appear on the show's second installment to complete her treatment and remain “clean and sober.”

However, Sierra was ordered by a county judge to stay at least 100 yards from microphones and cameras.  Moreover, she was told not to use her treatment as a way to aid her celebrity status and “glamorize' addiction.

Sierra is on probation for battery and cocaine possession.


-Glenn L. Diaz, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
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