A decision is close in the domestic violence case against Mel Gibson, according to reports. Reportedly, the former couple will learn their fate around next month.

L.A. County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Steve Whitmore says that his department will refer the case to the L.A. County DA’s office early next year. Reportedly, the District Attorney should make a quick decision in the case.

TMZ has more:

The Sheriff’s Department referred the domestic violence investigation involving Mel over to the D.A. months ago. The extortion investigation involving Oksana is outstanding.

TMZ first reported that the D.A. has been actively monitoring the Sheriff’s Department investigation into the extortion claim and will make a joint decision on the two cases at the same time.

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