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Britney Spears Arrested for DUI Amid Support from Ex

3/13/2026

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Britney Spears was arrested for DUI on March 4 in Ventura, California, and released the following morning.
Her ex-husband Sam Asghari expressed support on Piers Morgan Uncensored, describing her as having faced oppression similar to Iranian women and calling for privacy.
Samantha Mumba wished Spears well at the Oscar Wilde Awards, avoiding criticism amid the controversy.

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Story summary

Britney Spears was arrested for DUI on March 4 in Ventura, California, and released the following morning.
Her ex-husband Sam Asghari expressed support on Piers Morgan Uncensored, describing her as having faced oppression similar to Iranian women and calling for privacy.
Samantha Mumba wished Spears well at the Oscar Wilde Awards, avoiding criticism amid the controversy.