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California DUI Sparks Massive Car-Insurance Hike
business6 days ago

California DUI Sparks Massive Car-Insurance Hike

A LendingTree study finds California drivers face a 136% jump in auto insurance after a DUI, rising from about $2,600 to $6,135 annually—the second-largest percentage increase but the biggest dollar increase nationwide ($3,535). Nationwide, DUI-related premiums rise about 74.5% to roughly $4,000. The total cost includes not just insurance but also court, legal, and lost wages, with the age of the driver shaping the size of the hike. Experts attribute the rise to higher anticipated accident risk, and tips to cope include diversion programs, shopping around for insurance, and considering public transit.

Body found in Grayson Lake after DUI arrest tied to missing Kentucky teen
crime12 days ago

Body found in Grayson Lake after DUI arrest tied to missing Kentucky teen

Authorities recovered the body of 19-year-old Marly Kinney from Grayson Lake after she disappeared Wednesday during a rented pontoon boat trip. The boat operator, 23-year-old Cameron Conley, was arrested for operating a boat while intoxicated after admitting to drinking; a breath test registered 0.137. Kinney’s cause of death has not been determined and the investigation is ongoing, with multiple agencies aiding the search.

Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal Las Vegas crash
crime29 days ago

Former Raiders WR Henry Ruggs denied parole in fatal Las Vegas crash

Ex-NFL star Henry Ruggs was denied parole in the 2021 Las Vegas crash that killed Tina Tintor and her dog, after pleading guilty to felony DUI causing death and vehicular manslaughter. He is serving 3–10 years and will face parole again about three months before his Aug. 24, 2027 mandatory release date; prosecutors noted a blood-alcohol level of 0.16% and speeds up to 156 mph at the time of the crash.

Britney Spears’ DUI arrest uncovers Adderall use and alcohol signs
entertainment1 month ago

Britney Spears’ DUI arrest uncovers Adderall use and alcohol signs

Britney Spears was arrested in California for DUI after reports of erratic driving; officers detected alcohol on her breath, noted red, watery eyes, and found an Adderall bottle not prescribed to her along with other prescription meds. Her BAC was in a low range (.05–.06) but a drug-recognition evaluation indicated impairment. She pled guilty to reckless driving and received 12 months of summary probation, fines, and a three-month first-offender DUI program (30 hours), with mandated ongoing substance abuse treatment and testing; she had previously checked into a treatment facility.

Kim Mathers Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash Two Days After Plea
crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Kim Mathers Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash Two Days After Plea

Kim Mathers, Eminem's ex-wife, was arrested in Chesterfield Township for a suspected drunk-driving crash into a parked car just before 10 p.m., two days after she pleaded no contest to impaired driving and failing to report a February crash. Investigators say alcohol or drugs are suspected; no injuries were reported, and charges have not yet been filed as the case proceeds. A sentencing date for the February incident is set for June 17, and it is unclear how the latest arrest will affect that case.

Britney Spears Sparks Chaotic LA Dinner Scene, Barking and Brandishing Knife, TMZ Claims
entertainment1 month ago

Britney Spears Sparks Chaotic LA Dinner Scene, Barking and Brandishing Knife, TMZ Claims

Britney Spears was photographed at the Blue Dog Tavern in Sherman Oaks, California, reportedly screaming, barking, and holding a knife while with an unidentified man and woman. A fellow diner described the scene as chaotic and sad, though Spears’ representative said the incident was blown out of proportion and that she was simply cutting her hamburger while telling a story about her dog; the night followed Spears’ March DUI arrest and comes amid her public history, including a 2021 end to a lengthy conservatorship.

Kim Mathers' DUI Mugshot Signals Legal Troubles After Parked-Car Crash
entertainment1 month ago

Kim Mathers' DUI Mugshot Signals Legal Troubles After Parked-Car Crash

Kimberly Mathers, Eminem's ex-wife, pleaded no contest to driving under the influence and failing to report an accident after allegedly crashing her Range Rover into a parked Dodge Ram with her son Parker and three of his friends in Chesterfield Township, then fleeing the scene and later crashing into her garage. She was arraigned in Macomb County and faces sentencing on June 17; her mug shot shows noticeable under-eye bags as she faces renewed legal trouble.

Britney Spears begins a spiritual journey after DUI plea
entertainment2 months ago

Britney Spears begins a spiritual journey after DUI plea

Britney Spears says she’s on a spiritual journey after pleading guilty to a March DUI, with the charge reduced to wet reckless and a year of informal probation plus three months of alcohol education. She posted an Instagram photo of a yellow-and-white snake, calling it symbolic of health, higher consciousness, and luck, and expressing gratitude for new and old friends she’s met along the journey. Spears checked into rehab in April and has been focusing on her mental health, with support from her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James; her attorney noted the reduced charge and dismissal of the DUI as part of the plea.

Britney Spears Avoids Jail with Probation in Wet Reckless Driving Plea
entertainment2 months ago

Britney Spears Avoids Jail with Probation in Wet Reckless Driving Plea

Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Ventura County in a DUI case and was sentenced to 12 months of probation, avoiding jail after agreeing to a 'wet reckless' plea; she did not attend the court hearing, with her lawyer entering the plea on her behalf, following a March arrest and an April rehab stay amid renewed public scrutiny of her life and past conservatorship.

Britney Spears pleads to wet reckless, gets probation after DUI arrest
entertainment2 months ago

Britney Spears pleads to wet reckless, gets probation after DUI arrest

Britney Spears pleaded guilty to a California vehicle code violation known as a 'wet reckless' tied to her March DUI stop and was sentenced to 12 months probation and one day in jail, credited as time served; she must undergo weekly psychotherapy and biweekly psychiatry, consent to searches of her car, and the judge cautioned that any future DUI within the next 10 years would count as a second offense, with Spears now in treatment facility.