Swedish television presenter Sanna Bråding has been sentenced to three months in jail for narcotics offences.

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The former soap opera star and Idol presenter was found guilty on Friday of three separate drug offences by Södertörn District Court, Expressen reports.
"My lawyer and I are very surprised since the prosecutor didn't call for a prison sentence," she told the newspaper. Bråding, 28, admitted to using cocaine after she was arrested in late April and traces of the drug were discovered in a urine sample.
The court convicted her of the possession and purchase of cocaine. She was also found to have passed on quantities of the drug to her boyfriend and a selection of their friends. Bråding's boyfriend was also tried and sentenced to a year and eight months in jail.

Atlanta television personality Warren Savage has avoided trial for cocaine possession by completing a rigorous 18-month drug treatment program

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Atlanta television personality Warren Savage has avoided trial for cocaine possession by completing a rigorous 18-month drug treatment program in Forsyth County.At a ceremony for graduates of the program Monday night, Savage, who is in his mid-40s, said he's a changed man.
"All that I am and all that I hope to be I owe to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with whom I have a much stronger connection than I have ever had before in my life," he told an auditorium filled with court officials, program alumni, and friends and family of the graduates.
Savage, who was an anchor at WSB-TV in Atlanta for more than 10 years, was arrested in Forsyth County in 2006 on cocaine possession charges.He entered the Forsyth County Drug Court Program to avoid the possibility of a lengthy sentence.
In exchange, prosecutors promised to dismiss the possession charge, if he completed the program that, at least, initially, required counseling three days a week and court one day a week.Forsyth County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Bagley, who oversees the program, told the crowd that Savage had been derailed twice in his life by an addiction to crack cocaine.The second time, which led to his arrest, came after Savage left WSB in 2005, the judge said."He ended up in Las Vegas, in what we call 'Sin City'. He was reintroduced to crack cocaine. From there, the addiction spiraled out of control."Bagley said Savage was in the program for months before the judge could notice any significant change.
"He always seemed angry. He couldn't understand why he had to follow the rules. He referred to himself once as 'my whipping boy'."But the turn-around came, the judge said.

Taylor Dayne sentenced to probation and a fine in a Beverly Hills courtroom

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Pop singer Taylor Dayne, who shot to fame in 1988 with the hit "Tell It to My Heart," was sentenced to probation and a fine in a Beverly Hills courtroom on Monday. The charges stemmed from a DUI arrest in March.Dayne, 46, made a deal with prosecutors and pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of reckless driving.
The singer was arrested in Beverly Hills on March 6 after failing field sobriety tests

Darren Day charged with drink-driving

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Darren Day charged with drink-driving after arrest in Cardiff Printer friendly version Darren Day has been charged with drink-driving after being arrested in Cardiff.The actor and singer was apprehended by police in the early hours of the morning in the Welsh capital's city centre.Day, 39, was taken into custody before being released on bail.A spokeswoman for South Wales police confirmed: "A 39-year-old man was arrested in Custom House Street at around 02:00 BST yesterday."He was arrested and charged with drink-driving offences and was bailed to appear before Cardiff magistrates on July 2nd."Day is currently starring in the musical Hello Dolly! alongside former EastEnders actress Anita Dobson at the city's New Theatre.
The I'm A Celebrity… star's run in the show is scheduled to finish on Saturday.
Famed for his colourful love life - having dated and broken up with Anna Friel, Isla Fisher and Dancing On Ice winner Suzanne Shaw, with whom he has a son, Corey - Day recently gave an interview claiming to have reformed since his marriage a year ago.

Rapper Young Jeezy was charged with driving under the influence and speeding after he was pulled over on an Atlanta highway

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Rapper Young Jeezy was charged with driving under the influence and speeding after he was pulled over on an Atlanta highway early Wednesday.The multi-platinum-selling artist, whose real name is Jay Jenkins, was driving a Corvette when he was stopped about 2:30 a.m. on Interstate 85, police department spokesman Officer James Polite said.The arresting officer noticed the vehicle did not have a license plate, but Polite could not say how fast Jenkins was driving.Jenkins was charged with speeding, driving with no proof of insurance or license plate, having an open container, reckless driving and driving impaired by alcohol or drugs.
He was released from the Atlanta City Detention Center a few hours later on a $4,100 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court July 17.His attorney, Scott E. Leemon, said in a news release that Jenkins was arrested after leaving a recording studio, where he was working on his new album."A court date has been scheduled and Jeezy looks forward to getting the matter resolved," Leemon said. Jenkins is due in court on July 17.Jenkins' collaboration, "Love in This Club," with R&B star Usher is currently sixth on Billboard's Hot 100 list.

Troubled actress Tatum O'Neal has kept her job on TV show 'Rescue Me', despite her recent drug arrest.

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Troubled actress Tatum O'Neal has kept her job on TV show 'Rescue Me', despite her recent drug arrest.The star was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after cops caught her exchanging money with a dealer three blocks from her New York home. She claimed the incident was her first lapse in sobriety after a longterm battle with drug addition.Bosses on the FX network programme are keen to give her the chance to prove herself. O'Neal had already filmed two episodes for the fifth season - and co-creator Peter Tolan expects her character Maggie to return. "We want to bring her back, and I haven't heard anything about why she wouldn't be available to us. It's a misdemeanour, so she's not going to do time, and nobody has said to us we can't insure her or anything like that.

Shante Broadus was stopped by police in Fullerton, California, at about 12.15am. She was released with a citation as there is no bail needed for DUI

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According to reports, the wife of rapper Snoop Dogg has been arrested for driving under the influence. Shante Broadus was stopped by police in Fullerton, California, at about 12.15am. She was released with a citation as there is no bail needed for DUI arrests in Fullerton.

Snoop - real name Calvin Broadus - and Shante are high school sweethearts and just wrapped up the first season of their reality show ‘Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood’ earlier this year.

Dr Bipin J. Parikh sold the prescriptions for $60 to $100 without any physical examination or legitimate medical purpose.

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Dr Bipin J. Parikh sold the prescriptions for $60 to $100 without any physical examination or legitimate medical purpose. Parikh was arrested on April 15 following a four-year investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office, Medicaid and the Jersey City Police. In a press release sent out today, state officials said the investigation included undercover visits that took place from April 2004 to February 2008. The state said Parikh prescribed "hundreds of dosage units" of highly addictive narcotic drugs and dangerous prescription drugs. "We cannot allow this physician to remain in practice based on his alleged conduct. The safety of patients is always our priority," Attorney General Anne Milgram said in a prepared statement.
The doctor's attorney, Jeffrey Steinfeld of Hackensack, said the voluntary suspension is temporary and that Parikh plans to defend himself of both the criminal and administrative charges. "We will file an answer and fully defend the charges. It is very early in the process and we hope to work out a global resolution," Steinfeld said. He added that the doctor is 63 and in ill health and may consider retiring. He also said Parikh has practiced for 20 years and has never before had complaints of malpractice filed against him.

Tatum O'Neal has been arrested after buying crack cocaine

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Oscar-winning actress Tatum O'Neal has been arrested after buying crack cocaine near her home in Manhattan, according to police. The star was seen making the purchase on Sunday evening and was charged with possession of a controlled substance. The 44-year-old daughter of movie star Ryan O'Neal has struggled with heroin and cocaine addiction in the past. A former child star, she picked up a best supporting actress Oscar for her role in Paper Moon at the age of 10. She remains the youngest actor to win an Academy Award in the ceremony's history.