Britney Spears Is Arrested on Suspicion of D.U.I. in California
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Britney Spears was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of driving under the influence (D.U.I.) after being observed driving erratically at high speeds by California Highway Patrol officers.
- She was pulled over just before 9:30 p.m., held overnight in Ventura County, and released early Thursday morning, with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office yet to receive the case for review.
- A representative for Spears described the incident as "completely inexcusable" and stated that she plans to comply with the law and seek help and support during this difficult time.
- Spears, 44, rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like "...Baby One More Time" and "Toxic
