Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
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"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
"Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
"Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life."
— Cade Hadson , Executive
"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
"This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney's life."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
"Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being."
— Britney Spears , Celebrity
Key People
Britney Spears is a renowned pop singer known for her major hits and influence in the music industry.
Cade Hadson is Britney Spears' manager.
Jayden James Federline is the son of singer Britney Spears.
Kevin Federline is an American former dancer and the ex-husband of Britney Spears.
Sean Preston Federline is the son of singer Britney Spears.
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The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
Singer Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County, California, on Wednesday night for driving under the influence. She was booked in the early hours of Thursday and released shortly after 6 a.m.
Pop star Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County on suspicion of DUI on Wednesday night and released Thursday morning after booking. A substance found in the car is being tested, a law enforcement source said.
Pop star Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Wednesday night in Southern California. A representative for Spears referred to the incident as 'unfortunate' and 'completely inexcusable.'
Britney Spears was arrested in Ventura County on suspicion of driving under the influence, law enforcement sources confirmed to ABC News. She was arrested just before 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and released early Thursday morning.
Pop star Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night by California Highway Patrol on suspicion of DUI. She was released from custody Thursday morning after being cited and released.
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