I remember when the original trial of the century wrapped up. I’d brought my walkman to school so I could listen to the O.J. Simpson verdict. Though it ended up being unnecessary because the headmaster announced it over the intercom. I bet kids today will have a similar, vivid memory of the day the legal system stood still asking the question: did Britney Spears drive without a license?
Well it turns out it was a much more complicated question than the rest of us realized, because a jury of 12 of her peers were unable to decide. Yep, it was that hard, and ended in a mistrial.
The trial of the century is finally ovah!
The jury could not reach a verdict and the judge declared the whole thing a mistrial. The jury vote came back 10 not guilty, two guilty. That wasn’t a waste of time at all.
Britney was popped for driving without a license last year — and for reasons that defy explanation, it made it all the way to trial.
Jurors spent yesterday deadlocked 10-2 but were ordered to continue deliberating. She faced a maximum of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted of the misdemeanor.
Spears was a no-show the entire trial.
Prosecutors could ask for another trial. That would be a good use of taxpayer’s money.
[From TMZ]
My goodness I hope they try her again. I expect nothing less than prosecuting her to the fullest extent of the law – otherwise vigilante justice might break out. Clearly Britney’s life hangs in the balance – if someone doesn’t step in and help her – or lock her up – who knows what will happen? Oh wait, that was months ago. And no one gives a shit about this. With the exception of the prosecutor who clearly wanted some attention.
We’ll wait with baited breath to see if Britney escapes justice again. Or to see if the prosecutors in California have anything better to do with their time.
Here’s Britney visiting a studio in Hollywood last Wednesday. Images thanks to Fame.
Your title reads “driving WITH a license” shouldn’t that be “without?”!
Britney probably has no idea that the trial is even happening. And she certainly couldn’t wrap her head around the concept of a mistrial.
We have told you haters time and time agin, get over it! You don’t have a prayer in hell now! Britney is back! She is HOT!! Britney sells! We love her, support her and wish her the best! AND WE OUT NUMBER YOU HATERS!!
Sad. 🙁 Life is unfair.
Kayla: A “prayer in hell” of doing what? I didn’t call for any action in my last post. I just pointed out the very obvious fact that Britney couldn’t distinguish her own ass from a hole in the ground without a little help from a handler.
That is the thickest neck I have ever seen on a mammal and I went to the zoo last week. At least her makeup is hiding her jowls in this photo.
As far as us “haters” being outnumbered, her album sales don’t back that up. There are 6.6 billion people on Earth and unless she sold at least 3.3 billion…well, have your mom explain it. Her career was based on lies now its based on sympathy. Either way, this “singer” doesn’t sing, can’t play an instrument and doesn’t compose or write her own lyrics. If you’ve ever gone to one of her concerts then you paid to watch her dance while her CD plays. She shows up to the recording studio to sing what was written for her. Her producers then have to manipulate her voice so it sounds nothing like her. Then its off to award shows and concerts to receive her accolades. She isn’t a musician she’s a reseller.
We don’t have a “prayer in hell” of actually hearing good music ever again? Face it, music today is terrible and it’s never gettin better. Radio today is a personal offense on my eardrums and the people to blame are the ones that buy whatever is put in front of them cause it’s “catchy” and wrapped in a pretty little package.
The verdict was probably 50% innocent and 50% ‘she totally got screwed by Kevin Federline.’
@dante
Yep, cause God forbid the little dullard ever take responsibility for her own actions. I mean, she’s only in her late 20’s with more free time than 90% of the population.
Good, I know she had a valid license from La but in Ca you only have like 10 to get a Ca license. We spent all that money to prosecute someone for a misdemeanor because some flake wanted to make a name for themselves..what a joke.
Aww the one bitch that summs up a whole state!!
Everyone needs to leave her alone. She finally got her act together. She is doing what she is supposed to be doing as far as her kids and her singing. The media and everyone else needs to back off and let her live her life. And to the comments made by “Anonandona” (the rest of the name is cut off) if you have read anything you would know that she has written alot of the songs on her new CD that is coming out in November and that she does play the Piano which I think qualifies as an instrument. So get your facts straight before opening your big mouth!!!! It just goes to show how ignorant people really are and how much the DON’T know!
In the UK, your licence is considered valid from a particular country if you are registered as resident for tax purposes in that country. Britney pays tax in LA, therefore her LA licence should be valid by our laws. I guess you do things differently?
be4reals,
According to the list I saw, she’s only credited with writing one song on her new album herself. She has up to 4 co-writers on all the other songs. Keep in mind that songwriting credits can be purchased and her handlers have to make it look like she contributes to her albums in at least some capacity.
When have you ever seen/heard her play the piano? I believe her prowess on the piano can be summed up by a quote from an interview, “I can like find middle C and stuff.” Wow! That’s amazing! Let’s all chip in and buy her a pony!
She has no reason to be in the music industry. She’s a glorified backup dancer who won the lottery when her record company decided to choose a girl to promote back when boy bands dominated the chart. She was at the right place at the right time. It’s not cute anymore.
PS. To my knowledge, telling people to “leave her alone” has never worked. Also, I can assure you that my big mouth was closed the entire time I composed my last comment. Unlike the typical BS fan I am not a mouth breather.
This has been another edition of Hollywood Justice. She’s still a brat!