Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of DUI

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Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of DUI

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Britney Spears arrested in California on suspicion of DUI

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Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Ventura, California.
The arrest occurred at around 9:30 PM local time on Wednesday.
She was released early Thursday morning after being processed at the jail.
A court appearance is scheduled for May 4.
This incident follows her recent return to the public eye after a lengthy conservatorship.

Britney Spears has been arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), according to law enforcement officials. The singer, aged 44, was taken into custody on Wednesday night by the California Highway Patrol at around 9:30 PM local time and booked shortly after midnight on Thursday, with her vehicle subsequently impounded, according to Los Angeles Times and India Times.

Details surrounding the incident remain sparse, but it has been classified as a "cite and release" case, allowing her to be released after being cited. She is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on May 4, as stated by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and echoed by BBC.

This incident marks a significant moment in Spears's life, as it follows her recent experiences post-conservatorship, which was terminated in late 2021. The pop star, who achieved fame in the late 1990s, had remained in the public eye for various personal issues in recent years, notably after a long battle for her autonomy, according to India Times and Los Angeles Times.