A mugshot of 'pop icon' Britney Spears (44), who again faced controversy after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, is unlikely to be seen.
According to foreign media reports on the 10th (local time), the Ventura County Sheriff's Office decided not to release Britney Spears's mugshot to the public. The reason is clear. Under that department's regulations, mugshots are released only when the person committed a "violent crime" or is judged to be a "public threat," and officials said Britney's case does not fall under those conditions.
Earlier, on the 4th at about 9:30 p.m., Britney Spears was arrested on the spot by the highway patrol while driving her BMW on a Ventura County highway in California for speeding and reckless driving. Police said she appeared to be under the influence of both alcohol and drugs, and several on-site alcohol tests were reportedly conducted.
Britney, who was jailed around 3 a.m., was released after about three hours, but the impact this incident will have on her life is considerable. Especially, Britney's manager Cade Hudson said, "This incident is unfortunate and without excuse," and unusually offered both strong criticism and support at the same time, saying, "I hope Britney complies with the law and takes the first step toward the long-delayed changes in her life."
According to close associates, Britney cried at the time of her arrest, saying, "I don't want to disappoint my fans." After her release, she has been trying to find stability by having hopeful conversations with her mother Lyn Spears and her two sons, Sean Preston (20) and Jayden James (19), but reports say she is extremely anxious that her father Jamie Spears may intervene in her life again because of this incident.
Britney, who fought the conservatorship for a long time to regain her freedom, now faces the harsh reality of "drunk driving" again. Whether she can overcome this crisis and return in the healthy condition fans hope for is drawing attention. Britney's arraignment is scheduled for May 4.
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