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Britney Spears arrested for DUI in Ventura County

The pop star was stopped by highway patrol officers Wednesday night in California and released a few hours later. A court appearance has been scheduled for May 4

Pop star Britney Spears was taken into custody Wednesday night in Ventura County on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to a report by Variety.

Authorities say Britney Spears arrested for DUI in Ventura County occurred after officers from the California Highway Patrol stopped the singer at around 9:30 p.m. local time. She was transported to a police station in the early hours of Thursday morning, arriving shortly before 3 a.m.

According to the arrest report, Britney Spears arrested for DUI in Ventura County ended with her release a few hours later. Spears was reportedly freed from custody at around 6 a.m. She is expected to appear in court on May 4.

Arrest comes after catalog deal

The incident comes at a sensitive moment in the singer’s career. In recent months, Britney Spears arrested for DUI in Ventura County follows news that the artist sold the rights to her entire music catalog to the independent company Primary Wave.

According to several U.S. media reports, the agreement was finalized on December 30. The transaction is estimated to be worth around $200 million, although the official financial details have not been publicly disclosed.

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