Britney Spears Charged with DUI, Skips Court

0:00It's April 30, I'm Cory with the story and this is Global News Today, your AI-powered world briefing. Prosecutors in California just hit Britney Spears with a misdemeanor charge for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. This stems from her arrest last month on March 4, when cops pulled her over on a southern highway for weaving around at high speed in her BMW. Right after the bust, the 44-year-old singer checked herself into a rehab facility to get help. The team has owned up to the mess, saying the whole thing was straight up unacceptable. Fans and folks close to her career have been watching this closely, especially after years in the spotlight, with personal struggles. It's a reminder how these incidents can shake up a legend's path, but she's facing just a minor count so far. The Ventura County District Attorney's Office dropped the formal charge this past Thursday. Her arraignment set for next Monday morning, and since his low level, she doesn't even have to show up in person. Her arrest the latest on Spears.

1:00Her lawyer and team will decide on court moves next, keeping everyone tuned in for what comes down the line.