Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence
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Prosecutors in California have charged Britney Spears with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence following her arrest on March 4 for allegedly driving erratically at high speed on a southern California highway. The 44-year-old pop star reportedly entered a rehabilitation facility after the incident, and her representatives called the behavior 'completely inexcusable.' Spears is scheduled for arraignment next Monday, though she is not required to attend in person due to the minor nature of the charge.
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Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence 21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleChristal HayesLos AngelesGetty ImagesProsecutors in California have filed a criminal charge against Britney Spears over her arrest last month for allegedly driving under the influence.The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug. She was arrested on 4 March on a southern California highway after driving her BMW "erratically at a high rate of speed", authorities said.Spears, 44, reportedly checked herself into a rehabilitation treatment facility afterwards.
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