George Michael Sentenced to Jail in Drug Case

George Michael Sentenced to Jail in Drug Case

Published: September 14, 2010 @ 11:10 am
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By Associated Press

george michaelGeorge Michael was sentenced to eight weeks in jail and lost his license for five years Tuesday for driving under the influence of drugs when he crashed his car into a London photo shop.

A British judge told the wayward star his addiction to marijuana put him and the public at risk, the Associated Press reports.

The former Wham! singer pleaded guilty last month to driving under the influence and possession of cannabis following a July 4 collision between his Range Rover and a Snappy Snaps store in north London.

District Judge John Perkins told the singer he had taken a "dangerous and unpredictable mix" of prescription drugs and marijuana.

Read more: AP via Yahoo

Tags: drug driving, drugs, George Michael, Media, Wham
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