GEORGE MICHAEL - GEORGE MICHAEL ARREST 'KARMA', SAYS COP

The police officer who arrested GEORGE MICHAEL in a Los Angeles public toilet in 1998 is thrilled the singer was recently apprehended on suspicion of possessing Class C drugs. Detective MARCELO RODRIGUEZ, who charged the FAITH singer with lewd behaviour eight years ago, insists Michael's latest scandal is "karma". The 42-year-old was found slumped at the wheel of his car in central London last month (FEB06) before being arrested, and later released on bail. He must return to a London police station later this month (MAR06) when the substances have been analysed. In the UK, Class C drugs is a group which includes cannabis, tranquillisers and certain painkillers. Rodriguez previously filed unsuccessfully for $10 million (GBP5.8 million) in damages on grounds of mental distress, arguing that the star's video to his 1998 single OUTSIDE, which mocked his toilet arrest, accused him of entrapment. Rodriguez says, "Karma has caught up with him. He is being punished for what he did to me. "I think this is justice. I hope the London cop who arrested him doesn't suffer the vilification I did."