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Chico Pleads Not Guilty to Drink-Driving Charges

12/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Yousseph Slimani, Chico, former X-Factor contestant, pleaded not guilty to drink-driving at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
He is accused of driving a Vauxhall Astra with 40 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on December 13.
His defense says cough medicine may have affected the breathalyzer reading.
The court granted Chico bail until his trial on April 9.
The family requests privacy during this time as Chico undergoes tests.

History

Historical Context

The Drink-Driving Act of 1988 established strict penalties for driving under the influence in the UK, setting the legal alcohol limit at 35 microgrammes per 100 millilitres of breath. This legislation followed rising concerns over road safety, as drunk driving accounted for 21% of fatal crashes in 2010. Ongoing cases, like Yousseph Slimani's, highlight debates over breathalyzer accuracy and public awareness of alcohol-related risks.

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Story summary

Yousseph Slimani, Chico, former X-Factor contestant, pleaded not guilty to drink-driving at Willesden Magistrates’ Court.
He is accused of driving a Vauxhall Astra with 40 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath on December 13.
His defense says cough medicine may have affected the breathalyzer reading.
The court granted Chico bail until his trial on April 9.
The family requests privacy during this time as Chico undergoes tests.

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