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08/05/2007
George Michael pleads guilty to drug driving
Pop star George Michael has pleaded guilty to driving while unfit due to drugs at Brent Magistrates' Court.
The 43-year-old singer admitted to the offence on the first day of his trial, blaming "tiredness and prescribed drugs" for the offence.
Another charge of being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drugs was dropped by the prosecution last October.
Michael was arrested in Cricklewood, north London, last October after police were alerted to a car obstructing traffic lights.
The singer is due to launch his European tour on May 18 and is scheduled to play the first concert at the new Wembley Stadium on June 9.
Sentencing has been adjourned until May 30 in order for blood tests to be carried out.
(KMcA/SP)
The 43-year-old singer admitted to the offence on the first day of his trial, blaming "tiredness and prescribed drugs" for the offence.
Another charge of being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drugs was dropped by the prosecution last October.
Michael was arrested in Cricklewood, north London, last October after police were alerted to a car obstructing traffic lights.
The singer is due to launch his European tour on May 18 and is scheduled to play the first concert at the new Wembley Stadium on June 9.
Sentencing has been adjourned until May 30 in order for blood tests to be carried out.
(KMcA/SP)
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