SIMPSON SUPPORTS PRISON BREAK STAR

Jessica Simpson has reached out to Prison Break actor Lane Garrison, who once lived with the pop star and her family when he was a troubled teen. Garrison was driving his Land Rover with three teenager passengers on Saturday night (02DEC06) when he struck a tree, killing a 17-year-old male passenger. The Dallas native grew up in a bad family environment and repeatedly found himself in trouble with the law. He left his Texas home as a teenager and moved in with his family minister, Joe Simpson. Lane has said in the past that he is grateful for Simpson’s help getting his life back on track. Jessica released a statement through her publicist Cindi Berger on Monday (O4DEC06), standing by her family friend, saying, “We love Lane very much and our thoughts and prayers are with him now.” Police say Lane could ultimately face felony charges, but until the investigation has been completed, no charges will be filed.