Britney Spears first husband Jason Alexander will defend him after his DUI arrest.
Taking to her Instagram account on Thursday, March 5, Alexander, who was married to Spears, 44, for 55 hours in January 2004, urged everyone to “slow down” when discussing the pop star’s recent run-ins with the law.
“If the reports are accurate that he hit .06, that’s below the legal limit in most states. And if the only things in his system were legally prescribed drugs, that changes the narrative entirely,” Alexander, 44, wrote.
He continued, “In particular, what is being discussed right now may be minor offenses – things like reckless driving or possession of minors if something is found in the car.”
Alexander, a childhood friend whom Spears married while under the influence in Las Vegas before the marriage was quickly annulled, warned that speculation about Spears’ DUI arrest “could get out of control.”
“Rumors spread faster than facts, and suddenly a person is judged before the truth is clear,” he continued. “Britney Spears deserves the same thing anyone else does: facts, fairness, and due process – not headlines based on speculation.”
Britney Spears.
(Photo by Anthony Harvey – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)Us Weekly previously confirmed that the “Womanizer” singer was arrested for drunk driving near her home in Ventura County, California.
Spears was taken into police custody on Wednesday, March 4, at 9:28 p.m., according to Ventura County Sheriff’s Office records.
According to 911 dispatch audio obtained by We, Spears’ Black BMW was said to be driving “in and out of the lane,” and “speeding,” according to the driver. The user also noted that the vehicle appeared to be “braking, swaying and driving without a tail light” in an erratic manner. Police could be heard following the video before pulling it down.
Britney Spears spent a few hours in jail after being arrested for drunk driving in Ventura County, California. According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Spears, 44, was taken into custody prior to arraignment at 3:02 a.m. Thursday, March 5 and cited. The pop star was released at 6:07 am, dismissing […]
Following a report to visit him at the hospital to check his blood alcohol level, he was booked on Thursday, March 5, at 3:02 am and released at 6:07 am.
Chemical test results are pending. This incident is still under investigation. Umkhonto will appear in court on Monday, May 4, according to online records.
“This was an unfortunate and unprovoked incident,” a spokesperson for Spears said Us on Thursday. “Britney will take the right steps and comply with the law, and I hope this is the first step in the long overdue change in Britney’s life. I hope she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time. Her boys will be spending time with her. Her loved ones will come up with the long overdue, necessary plan to set her up for success.”
