paris released!

after serving just 3 days of her sentence, paris hilton has been released from prison due to "medical reasons." the heiress will serve 40 days under house arrest instead.

here's what paris had to say, "I want to thank the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and staff of the Century Regional Detention Center for treating me fairly and professionally. I am going to serve the remaining 40 days of my sentence. I have learned a great deal from this ordeal and hope that others have learned from my mistakes."

what a difference! from solitary confinement in a stark prison cell to living in luxury in your own home!