Britney Spears admits guilt to drug-related reckless driving; sentenced to one year of probation [★Hollywood]

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Pop singer Britney Spears, arrested for drug use and reckless driving, has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to one year of probation.

According to reports from the U.S. New York Times and AFP on the 4th (local time), the District Court in Ventura County, California, ordered Britney Spears to serve one year of probation and complete three months of abuse prevention education. She was also fined $571 (approximately 840,000 won at Hanwha rates) and sentenced to one day in jail.

Britney Spears had previously been charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and accepted a plea deal resulting in a lighter charge.

Regarding this, Britney Spears' attorney stated, "Considering the circumstances, everyone is satisfied with the outcome. Britney will move forward, and we all support her."

Britney Spears was caught by a highway patrol unit conducting a DUI checkpoint in Ventura, California, in April. Police responded to a report of erratic driving and arrested her.

Immediately after her arrest, Britney Spears was taken to a nearby hospital for a blood alcohol concentration test, and her vehicle was towed from the scene. She was detained at Ventura County Jail but was released the following day, on the 5th. She is scheduled to appear in court on May 4 to face trial on the related charges.

Following the incident, Britney Spears' spokesperson issued a statement saying, "There is no excuse for what happened," admitting her wrongdoing. The spokesperson added, "Britney will comply with the law and take appropriate action," and expressed hope that "this incident will become the first step toward the long-needed change in her life."

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