Michael Verdugo Has More Time, Less Drywall, On His Hands

New Fleshbot Crush Object and former HGTV reality show contestant Michael Verdugo has been placed on paid administrative leave by the Hollywood, Florida police department until the department determines whether or not Verdugo actually appeared in the 1996 gay fetish feature "Rope Rituals". (You know, in case all those picture and screencap comparisons that have been floating around since last week weren't enough.) Of course, we think that punishing Verdugo for living up to the stereotype of the hot cop is a little ridiculous. And besides: when you're trying to pin down an antsy crackhead, who are you going to trust to cuff the guy? Some doughy Sipowitz, or a hottie who really knows the ropes? Duh. (The Sword; see also Miami Herald, GayPornBlog, et al.)