Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCaitlin Hornik & Inga ParkelThursday 30 April 2026 22:01 BSTBobby Brown says Britney Spears butchered "My Prerogative"Britney Spears has been officially charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence (DUI) by prosecutors in Ventura County, California.The charge stems from a March 4 incident where the singer was pulled over by California Highway Patrol for erratic driving, including swerving and driving without a taillight.Spears was booked by the sheriff's office around 3 a.m. on Wednesday following the incident and was released hours later; her arraignment is scheduled for May 4.A representative for Spears stated that she would take "the right steps" and comply with the law, adding that she needs "help and support," and confirmed she voluntarily checked into a treatment center earlier this month.This incident follows past controversies for Spears, including a 2007 hit-and-run, a 13-year conservatorship that ended in 2021, and recent erratic social media behavior.In fullBritney Spears charged with DUI after March incidentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in