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Reporting Celebrity Justice from Divorces to DUIs

Ultimate Fighter Chris Leben Busted for DUI

UFC fighter Chris Leben, who starred in the first season of the television show The Ultimate Fighter, was arrested earlier this week in Hawaii on suspicion of DUI.

Local cops report that Leben lost control of his truck while driving on a highway and crashed into a wall. Officers arriving on the scene suspected Leben was intoxicated and charged him with driving under the influence. Chris Leben’s mugshot, above, was taken after being brought to the station.

Leben will appear in November in a Honolulu court to face the charges.

October 21st, 2010 Posted by admin | DUI, Drunk Driving, Sports Athlete | no comments

Arrest Warrant Issued Against Lindsay Lohan

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An arrest warrant was issued against Lindsey Lohan May 20th, and her probation was revoked, when she failed to appear at a hearing in a Los Angeles court.

Judge Marsha Revel ruled there was “probable cause to believe (Lohan) is in violation of probation” from a drunk driving conviction back in 2007.

Lohan’s Attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, said that Lohan had lost her passport and was unable to fly back to the United States for the hearing. Lohan is currently in France to promote her newest movie that features her in the role of Linda Lovelace, a porn star from the 1970s.

Holley also stated that a temporary passport has been issued to Lohan, and could appear in court as early as Friday.

May 20th, 2010 Posted by admin | Celebrity, DUI, Drunk Driving, Under Arrest | no comments

Wife of Robert F Kennedy Jr Arrested for Drunk Driving

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Mary Richardson Kennedy, wife of RFK Jr., was arrested for drunken driving in Bedford, New York on May 18th.

Police officers charged Kennedy with a DUI when they saw her run over a curb outside a school. Sgt Matthew Dunn said that Kennedy’s blood alcohol level was a .11.  New York state’s legal limit is .08.

Bedford is approximately an hour north of New York City.  Robert Kennedy’s spokeperson has not made any comments at the time of this writing.

May 19th, 2010 Posted by admin | DUI, Drunk Driving, Politician, Under Arrest | no comments

Former New York Mets Dwight Gooden Arrested for DUI

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Dwight Gooden, a former baseball player for the New York Mets, was arrested driving under the influence in Franklin Lakes NJ where he lives.

The 45-year old, who was driving with a child in his car at the time, was arrested after a crash that involved two vehicles Tuesday morning.

A statement released by the police stated that Gooden faces charges including

  • endangering the welfare of a child
  • driving under the influence of drugs
  • DWI with a child passenger
  • leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident
  • reckless driving

Gooden was later released on his own recognizance.

March 24th, 2010 Posted by admin | DUI, Under Arrest | no comments

Two Counts of DUI for Terminator’s “John Connor”

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Thomas Dekker, who currently portray’s John Connor in the television show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, has been charged with two misdemeanors for driving under the influence by the Los Angeles County City Attorney.

Dekker was apparently intoxicated when he crashed his automobile into a teenager who was riding his bike near a Freeway on-ramp. The bicycle accident victim was treated for minor injuries.

Dekker was taken to Van Nuys jail and was later bailed out. He will face arraignment this Friday.

November 3rd, 2009 Posted by admin | DUI, Under Arrest | no comments

Real Housewives of Orange County Star Arrested for DUI

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On Saturday August 15th, The Real Housewives of Orange County “star” Matt Keough (mugshot pictured above) was pulled over by cops for running a stop sign. When Keough was given a blood test, they found his Blood Alcohol Content was three times over the legal limit.

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Koeugh was arrested, taken into custody and later posted bail with a $10,000 bond.

Last year Keough was arrested and sentenced to 180 days jail for violating probation stemming from a 2005 DUI charge. No word at this time what the latest charge could mean for Keough.

August 17th, 2009 Posted by admin | DUI, Drunk Driving | no comments

Three’s Company “Brunette” Arrested for DUI on Independence Day

Joyce DeWitt Mugshot

Joyce DeWitt Mugshot

On July 4th Joyce DeWitt, best known as  Janet Wood on “Three’s Company”, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

DeWitt was pulled over in El Segundo, California after driving past a police barricade.  When approached by an officer, there was the smell of alcohol and was given field sobriety tests.  When she failed those tests, she was arrests on suspicion of DUI.

Dewitt later posted a $5,000 bail.

July 8th, 2009 Posted by admin | Celebrity, DUI, Drunk Driving, Under Arrest | no comments

Former Prison Break Star Lane Garrison Settles with Victim’s Family

Lane Garrison During His Trial

Lane Garrison During His Trial

Lane Garrison, who starred on Prison Break, was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter back in 2006 when he killed 17-year old Vahagn Setian while drunk driving.

Garrison, who pleaded guilty to the charge and is currently serving 40 months in prison, reached a financial settlement with the parents of Setian earlier this week. The settlement comes from a civil suit filed by the Setians last year for the wrongful death of their son. The exact amount remains confidential.

Garrison has reached a settlement with Michelle Ohana, who was 15 at the time of the crash, and spent two months in a wheelchair due to her injuries.

April 23rd, 2009 Posted by admin | DUI, Drunk Driving, Lawsuit, Wrongful Death | no comments

Donte Stallworth Surrenders to Court for DUI Manslaughter

Donte Stallworth faces DUI Manslaughter

Donte Stallworth faces DUI Manslaughter

Donte Stallworth, who is the Cleveland Browns wide receiver, surrendered himself to the Miami-Dade court system today on charges of DUI manslaughter.  The charges come from a car crash on March 14th involving Stallworth and 59-year old Mario Reyes, who was killed in the incident.  Stallworth had been drinking at a Miami Beach hotel, and police records state that his BAC .126 after the accident.

Stallworth, who also faces a separate DUI charge, could be sentenced to 15 years in prison if convicted.  He is currently scheduled for a April 23 arraignment date, and has been released on $200,000 bail.

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April 2nd, 2009 Posted by admin | DUI, Drunk Driving, Sports Athlete, Under Arrest, traffic violation | no comments

Former Seattle Seahawks NFL Player Arrested for DUI

Brian Bosworth Arrested for DUI

Brian Bosworth Arrested for DUI

Brian Bosworth, who had an explosive and semi-controversial career in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and in the NCAA with the University of Oklahoma, has been arrested for DUI in Los Angeles early this morning.

Bosworth was pulled over by police for not having a license plate on his Harley motorcycle.  Cops smelled alcohol and administered a breathalyzer test, which Bosworth failed.

Bail has been set at $5000.

March 6th, 2009 Posted by admin | DUI, Drunk Driving, Sports Athlete, Under Arrest | no comments