Britney Spears Is Charged With D.U.I. Involving Drugs and Alcohol
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Britney Spears was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.
- The specific type of drug involved was not disclosed by prosecutors, and Spears is scheduled for arraignment on Monday but is not required to attend.
- Spears was arrested on March 4 after officers observed her driving fast and erratically, with her representative calling the incident “completely inexcusable.”
- Prosecutors indicated that Spears may have the option to enter a plea deal to avoid jail time.
- Spears’ representative has not yet responded to requests for comment on the charges.
