South African court drops Paris Hilton drugs charges
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July 4, 2010, Sunday
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A court in South Africa has dropped a drugs case against Paris Hilton.
The socialite appeared late on Friday at a FIFA World Cup courtroom after being arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana at the quarterfinal match between Brazil and the Netherlands.
The authorities dropped the charges against Hilton after her co-accused, Jennifer Rovero, "acknowledged to be in possession of cannabis, and pleaded guilty," said a spokeswoman for the South African police. Rovero, 31, from New York, was fined 1,000 rand (US$130) or 30 days imprisonment.
A publicist for Hilton said that the incident had been a "misunderstanding."
"Paris Hilton was questioned today by police in South Africa on allegations of smoking marijuana," Dawn Miller said. "However I can confirm that the incident was a complete misunderstanding and it was actually another person in the group who did it," she added. "The case has been dropped against Paris and no charges will be made."
When told the case had been dropped, Hilton said "thank you" and left the courtroom.
Hilton wrote on Twitter later: "Hey guys, there's a lot of crazy rumors going around. Just want you all to know the truth. Everything is completely fine. I was not charged or arrested, cause I didn't do anything." She said she was helping police with their investigation.
"Everyone was super nice and friendly to me," Hilton wrote. "I love South Africa! Such an amazing place, especially during the World Cup! Hope that clears everything up."
Hilton and Rovero were believed to have left court in a white van. Two of its passengers were covering themselves to hide their identities.
Hilton pleaded no contest in 2007 to alcohol-related reckless driving and spent 23 days in jail. Hilton said the experience caused her to re-evaluate the role partying played in her life.
The socialite appeared late on Friday at a FIFA World Cup courtroom after being arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana at the quarterfinal match between Brazil and the Netherlands.
The authorities dropped the charges against Hilton after her co-accused, Jennifer Rovero, "acknowledged to be in possession of cannabis, and pleaded guilty," said a spokeswoman for the South African police. Rovero, 31, from New York, was fined 1,000 rand (US$130) or 30 days imprisonment.
A publicist for Hilton said that the incident had been a "misunderstanding."
"Paris Hilton was questioned today by police in South Africa on allegations of smoking marijuana," Dawn Miller said. "However I can confirm that the incident was a complete misunderstanding and it was actually another person in the group who did it," she added. "The case has been dropped against Paris and no charges will be made."
When told the case had been dropped, Hilton said "thank you" and left the courtroom.
Hilton wrote on Twitter later: "Hey guys, there's a lot of crazy rumors going around. Just want you all to know the truth. Everything is completely fine. I was not charged or arrested, cause I didn't do anything." She said she was helping police with their investigation.
"Everyone was super nice and friendly to me," Hilton wrote. "I love South Africa! Such an amazing place, especially during the World Cup! Hope that clears everything up."
Hilton and Rovero were believed to have left court in a white van. Two of its passengers were covering themselves to hide their identities.
Hilton pleaded no contest in 2007 to alcohol-related reckless driving and spent 23 days in jail. Hilton said the experience caused her to re-evaluate the role partying played in her life.
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