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Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Prosecutors said she may qualify for a plea deal that could replace jail time with probation, a DUI class and state fines.
- California authorities charged 44-year-old pop star Britney Spears on Thursday with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney said.
- The California Highway Patrol arrested Spears after pulling over her BMW for erratic driving on U.S. 101 near her home; she appeared impaired and was released from Ventura County jail on bail the following day.
- Following her arrest, Spears voluntarily entered a substance abuse treatment facility, her representative said. She will not be required to appear in court for her arraignment, as it is a misdemeanor.
- A representative called Spears' actions "completely inexcusable," saying it should be "the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life."
- The former Mickey Mouse Club star has essentially retired from music in recent years, releasing only a few collaborative singles since her last full album in 2016, according to The Associated Press.
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The US singer was temporarily arrested about two months ago in the U.S. state of California
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vosgesmatin.frTwo months after his arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and narcotics, Britney Spears is scheduled to appear in court this Monday.
Britney Spears was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, after being stopped last month on a California highway, according to the BBC. Prosecutors officially filed criminal charges against the artist in connection with his arrest on March 4th. This is charged with a minor offence, after he...
In the past, Britney Spear's hits were on show, and today it's more of a headline: because she was embarassed and drunk on the wheel, the singer has to reckon with a punishment. Her spokesperson called the incident "inexcusable".
The pop star is expected to appear before the Ventura County Superior Court on May 4th.
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