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Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving, Avoids Jail Time

Britney Spears pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of reckless driving in her DUI case, resulting in a sentence of 12 months probation and avoiding further jail time.

4 May, 16:19 — 5 May, 01:22
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BBCHigh9h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

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The GuardianMostly Factual10h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving charge in DUI case

Pop star did not appear in court after being arrested in March for allegedly driving erratically Britney Spears pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of reckless driving in the driving under the influence case against her, sparing the 44-year-old from any jail time. The pop star, who had been accused of driving while under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, did not appear in court in Ventura county. Because she faced a misdemeanor, she was not required to attend proceedings....

By Dani Anguiano

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Fox NewsMixed9h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to ‘wet reckless’ charge after DUI arrest

Singer Britney Spears, 44, pleaded guilty to reckless driving Monday after voluntarily checking into a treatment facility following her March arrest

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cbcHigh10h ago

Britney Spears avoids jail time for DUI after pleading guilty to lesser charge

Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs in Southern California.

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SCMPMostly Factual7h ago

Britney Spears admits to reckless driving in plea deal to avoid jail

Britney Spears on Monday admitted to reckless driving involving alcohol, in a plea deal that means she will avoid jail. The “Toxic” singer was arrested in March after police spotted her driving erratically on a freeway in Ventura County, near Los Angeles. She was initially charged with DUI – driving under the influence – but under the plea deal confirmed on Monday she admitted a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs or both. A court in Ventura sentenced the 44-year-old to...

By Agence France-Presse

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varietyMostly Factual9h ago

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to DUI, Will Avoid Jail Time

Britney Spears has pleaded guilty in her DUI case at an arraignment that took place on Monday morning. The pop singer entered her plea to a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, meaning she will avoid jail time, reports the New York Times. Prosecutors charged Spears last week but did […]

By Steven J. Horowitz

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual8h ago

Britney Spears Sentenced to 12 Months Probation After Pleading Guilty to Reckless Driving

Spears, who voluntarily entered rehab in April, avoided jail time over the misdemeanor charge.

By Ethan Millman

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straits-timesMostly Factual9h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case - The Straits Times

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail time

VENTURA, California (AP) -- Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer Monday to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The 44-year-old pop star, who recently completed a stint at a rehabilitation facility, didn't appear in Ventura County court. But her lawyer, Michael A. Goldstein, pleaded guilty on her behalf to what's commonly called a "wet reckless." That allowed her to be sent

By The Korea Herald

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deadlineMostly Factual8h ago

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty To Reduced Charge In DUI Case, Sentenced To 12 Months Probation

Britney Spears has taken a plea deal in her DUI case in Ventura County and her DUI charge has been dropped. The “Toxic” singer took responsibility for her conduct and pleaded guilty through her attorney Monday to a reduced charge of reckless driving involving alcohol and drugs, in what’s commonly called “wet reckless”. She received […]

By Denise Petski

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual9h ago

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in DUI Case, Avoids Jail: ‘She’s Doing Well’

The pop star received a year of probation and must submit to requested searches of her vehicle and meet with her psychologist every week

By Nancy Dillon

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rte-newsMostly Factual10h ago

Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case

The singer Britney Spears has settled a case of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol by pleading guilty to a lesser charge ‌of reckless driving.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual4h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case

The US pop star pleaded guilty to a lesser reckless driving charge to settle a DUI case, reducing the probation she could have faced.

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the-journal6h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser charge in DUI case and avoids jail

The singer did not appear in court.

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billboardMostly Factual8h ago

Britney Spears Takes Plea Deal, Avoids Jail After DUI Charge: ‘Significant Steps to Implement Positive Change’

The pop star received probation after pleading guilty to a lesser reckless driving count on Monday (May 4).

By Rachel Scharf

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tmzMixed10h ago

Britney Spears Reaches DUI Plea Deal After Rehab Stay

Britney Spears had her DUI charges dropped Monday morning after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. Her lawyer Michael Goldstein tells TMZ ... “Through her plea today, Britney has accepted responsibility for her conduct.  She has taken…

By TMZ Staff

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nmeMostly Factual7h ago

Britney Spears avoids jail time in DUI case after pleading guilty to reckless driving

After the hearing, her lawyer said the singer is "doing well" The post Britney Spears avoids jail time in DUI case after pleading guilty to reckless driving appeared first on NME.

By Max Pilley

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punch-ngMostly Factual7h ago

American pop star Britney Spears admits to reckless driving

Pop star Britney Spears admits to reckless driving involving alcohol in a plea deal that helps her avoid jail time and includes 12 months’ probation. Read More: https://punchng.com/american-pop-star-britney-spears-admits-to-reckless-driving/

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jamaica-gleanerMostly Factual10h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time - Jamaica Gleaner

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time  Jamaica Gleaner

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myjoyonlineMixed5h ago

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

Britney Spears will avoid jail time after she agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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First report: jamaica-gleaner · 4 May, 16:19Full coverage: 31 · 9hWindow: 9h
jamaica-gleaner4 May, 16:19First to report

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case and avoids jail time - Jamaica Gleaner

vg4 May, 16:24

Britney Spears inngår avtale i ruskjøringssak

rte-news4 May, 16:26

Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case

tmz4 May, 16:31

Britney Spears Reaches DUI Plea Deal After Rehab Stay

cbc4 May, 16:36

Britney Spears avoids jail time for DUI after pleading guilty to lesser charge

The Guardian4 May, 16:36

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving charge in DUI case

yle-uutiset4 May, 16:43

Britney Spears myönsi ajaneensa huumeiden ja alkoholin vaikutuksen alaisena

variety4 May, 16:44

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to DUI, Will Avoid Jail Time

Fox News4 May, 16:48

Britney Spears pleads guilty to ‘wet reckless’ charge after DUI arrest

klix-ba4 May, 16:58

Britney Spears priznala krivicu u slučaju vožnje pod utjecajem alkohola

rolling-stone4 May, 17:01

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in DUI Case, Avoids Jail: ‘She’s Doing Well’

la-vanguardia4 May, 17:07

Britney Spears se declara culpable por conducir bebida y evita ingresar en prisión

berlingske4 May, 17:11

Britney Spears indgår tilståelsesaftale om hensynsløs kørsel

BBC4 May, 17:11

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

politiken4 May, 17:15

Britney Spears tilstår hensynsløs kørsel

straits-times4 May, 17:19

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case - The Straits Times

jutarnji-list4 May, 17:30

Britney Spears priznala krivnju za vožnju pod utjecajem alkohola. Izbjegla je zatvor

dr-dk4 May, 17:31

Britney Spears undgår fængsel

billboard4 May, 17:45

Britney Spears Takes Plea Deal, Avoids Jail After DUI Charge: ‘Significant Steps to Implement Positive Change’

hollywood-reporter4 May, 17:47

Britney Spears Sentenced to 12 Months Probation After Pleading Guilty to Reckless Driving

index-hr4 May, 18:13

Britney Spears priznala krivnju za vožnju pod utjecajem alkohola i droga

deadline4 May, 18:24

Britney Spears Pleads Guilty To Reduced Charge In DUI Case, Sentenced To 12 Months Probation

nme4 May, 18:48

Britney Spears avoids jail time in DUI case after pleading guilty to reckless driving

SCMP4 May, 19:02

Britney Spears admits to reckless driving in plea deal to avoid jail

punch-ng4 May, 19:20

American pop star Britney Spears admits to reckless driving

observador4 May, 20:02

Britney Spears declara-se culpada de condução imprudente

iefimerida4 May, 20:16

Δήλωσε ένοχη η Μπρίτνεϊ Σπίαρς για την υπόθεση οδήγησης υπό την επήρεια ουσιών -Η ποινή που της επιβλήθηκε

the-journal4 May, 20:30

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser charge in DUI case and avoids jail

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myjoyonline4 May, 21:36

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

channel-news-asia4 May, 21:51

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case

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Korea Herald5 May, 01:22Latest update

Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser 'wet reckless' charge in DUI case, avoids further jail time