Pop star pleads guilty to drug offenses
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August 25, 2010, Wednesday
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POP star George Michael pleaded guilty yesterday to drug offenses and a judge suspended his license and warned him he could face jail after an incident in which his car crashed into a photo shop and he was found slumped at the wheel.
In a 15-minute appearance at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London,* Michael admitted driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis following the July 4 crash, where police say they found him "spaced out" and with dilated pupils.
Judge Robin McPhee banned the hitmaker behind "Faith" and "Father Figure" from driving for six months, and sternly warned he could face a prison sentence.
"It is a serious matter. Your driving was extremely poor and there was an accident," McPhee said, adding that Michael has already had one conviction.
Three years ago, Michael was found slumped over the wheel of his car, which was blocking an intersection.
Michael, 47, spoke only to enter his pleas and confirm his identity. He needed help from police to get through a swarm of photographers and cameramen as he arrived at the court.
Police said they found the star in his car after it crashed into a Snappy Snaps photo shop in north London, near his home, in the wee hours of July 4.
The car's engine was still running when police arrived but Michael had to be roused, police said. They described Michael as appearing to be "spaced out," sweating profusely and having dilated pupils.
In a 15-minute appearance at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court in London,* Michael admitted driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis following the July 4 crash, where police say they found him "spaced out" and with dilated pupils.
Judge Robin McPhee banned the hitmaker behind "Faith" and "Father Figure" from driving for six months, and sternly warned he could face a prison sentence.
"It is a serious matter. Your driving was extremely poor and there was an accident," McPhee said, adding that Michael has already had one conviction.
Three years ago, Michael was found slumped over the wheel of his car, which was blocking an intersection.
Michael, 47, spoke only to enter his pleas and confirm his identity. He needed help from police to get through a swarm of photographers and cameramen as he arrived at the court.
Police said they found the star in his car after it crashed into a Snappy Snaps photo shop in north London, near his home, in the wee hours of July 4.
The car's engine was still running when police arrived but Michael had to be roused, police said. They described Michael as appearing to be "spaced out," sweating profusely and having dilated pupils.
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