American singer Britney Spears charged with DUI
American singer Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence following her recent arrest in California.
The Ventura County district attorney’s office filed one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs against the singer on Thursday.
She is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4, although she is not required to appear in person due to the minor nature of the charge.
Prosecutors said the decision on whether she will attend the hearing will be made between the singer and her legal representative.
“Whether or not Ms Spears will appear at the hearing will be a decision made between her and her attorney,” the district attorney’s office said, noting that the option to skip an in-person appearance is available in such cases.
The charge follows the 44-year-old singer’s arrest in March after she was said to be driving erratically at high speed on a California motorway and showed signs of impairment during tests.
The charge comes shortly after she reportedly checked into a rehabilitation facility voluntarily.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Faith
Knifeman Essa Suleiman charged with attempted murder for stabbing Jews
Essa Suleiman, the Somalia-born Brit who stabbed two Jewish men in London on Wednesday, has been charged with attempted murder.
Heading 3
Obi won 2023 presidential poll in Edo because Obaseki wasn’t working: Gov Okpebholo
Mr Okpebholo claimed that the former Anambra governor lacked the popularity and capacity to secure the needed votes in his state.
Anti-Corruption
Nigerian con men Olalekan Bashiru, Emma Okereke, others convicted in $215 million FBI-led internet fraud bust
In total, they made an estimated $125 million from the scheme, with prosecutors alleging that about $50 million in illicit proceeds was used to purchase cashier’s checks.
Health
Africa CDC seeks immunisation investment, strengthens health security efforts
More than 2.97 million people have been vaccinated against mpox, with over 5.08 million vaccine doses delivered to 19 countries.
NationWide
NDPC: Nigeria’s data protection gaps exposed as hackers launch 1,500 cyberattacks
The National Data Protection Commission says it recorded over 1,500 cyberattack attempts within a short period.
Politics
INEC fixes date for Ondo, Enugu, Rivers, Nasarawa by-elections
INEC chair Joash Amupitan announced this on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of a new national commissioner, Jamila Malafa, in Abuja.
