Barton family slams sister drug reports

Mischa Barton's family has slammed media reports that the actress' sister suffered a drugs overdose last month.

The National Enquirer reported that Hania Barton was hospitalised on December 27 and was suffering convulsions.

A source commented: "The family bodyguard found her obviously overdosed on drugs, called her mother, and then rushed Hania to the emergency room.

"It was a suicide attempt, and by the time she got to hospital, Hania was absolutely hysterical."

However, Barton's family has issued a statement criticising the people who leaked the information about Hania and described the tabloid reports as "sleazy".

The family's representative told People: "Mischa understands that as an actress and a public person she needs to address her issues in a timely and appropriate manner.

"That being said, she's the only public person in her family and we will not address these sleazy, tabloid reports.

"I think these pieces of s*** who work at hospitals and sell private information are not only breaking the law, but they're morally reprehensible. They're selling people's private information for the price of dinner for four at Lawry's. And I hope they choke on their prime rib."

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