Britney Spears Spoke ‘Nonsensically’ During D.U.I. Arrest, Records Say
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Britney Spears was pulled over in March for erratic driving, during which authorities found unprescribed Adderall and an empty wine glass in her car.
- She was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol but pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol and drugs, receiving 12 months probation.
- Police reports described Ms. Spears’ behavior as fluctuating between compliance and belligerence, including speaking with a British accent at times.
- Spears denied being intoxicated during the stop, claiming she had only one mimosa earlier that day, and in a video, she made light of her sobriety level.
- This incident comes more than four years after her conservatorship ended, with fans celebrating her independence but also expressing concern over her erratic behavior.