US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, US media reported on Sunday.The 44-year-old singer was arrested in early March and booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence).She was released soon after, and a representative for Spears at the time described the incident as “completely inexcusable” and said Spears would “take the right steps and comply with the law”, according to the entertainment outlet Deadline.
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US singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media
Britney Spears, a 44-year-old US singer, has reportedly entered rehab following her recent arrest in early March. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department arrested Spears near Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
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Britney Spears, a 44-year-old US singer, has reportedly entered rehab following her recent arrest in early March. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department arrested Spears near Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). She was subsequently released from custody. A representative for Spears previously described the incident as "inexcusable" and indicated that she would take appropriate steps to comply with the law. The decision to enter rehab comes after this arrest and the subsequent public statement.
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A representative described the incident as “completely inexcusable”.
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Spears was booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.
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Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
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Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab.
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