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Britney Spears charged with DUI following March arrest

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By Angeline Jane Bernabe
April 30, 2026, 3:09 PM

Britney Spears has officially been charged with driving under the influence after being arrested in March, according to the Ventura County District Attorney.

She will be arraigned on May 4, but she does not have to appear for her court hearing.

The misdemeanor charge comes after the singer voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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