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Britney Spears admits to reckless driving in plea deal to avoid jail
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5/4/2026

Britney Spears admits to reckless driving in plea deal to avoid jail

Britney Spears on Monday admitted to reckless driving involving alcohol, in a plea deal that means she will avoid jail. The “Toxic” singer was arrested in March after police spotted her driving erratically on a freeway in Ventura County, near Los Angeles. She was initially charged with DUI – driving under the influence – but under the plea deal confirmed on Monday she admitted a lesser charge of reckless driving involving alcohol, drugs or both. A court in Ventura sentenced the 44-year-old to 12...

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Steve Ballmer Lost $60M in Aspiration Fraud, Files Victim Statement Before Sentencing
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Steve Ballmer Lost $60M in Aspiration Fraud, Files Victim Statement Before Sentencing

Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and Los Angeles Clippers owner, invested $60 million in Aspiration Partners, a fintech startup promising sustainable banking. Founder Joseph Sanberg pleaded guilty to wire fraud in August 2025, and Ballmer filed a victim statement ahead of Sanberg's April 27, 2026 sentencing, describing his financial losses and reputational damage.

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