Posted on 02/24/2021 5:05:29 PM PST by SeekAndFind
A judge dismissed two charges, DWI and reckless driving, against rocker and outspoken Joe Biden supporter Bruce Springsteen, who pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in an enclosed area, related to his November 14 arrest. He has been fined $540, per Magistrate Judge Anthony Mautone.
The “Born in the U.S.A.” singer appeared in court on Wednesday for charges related to his November 14 arrest, which included driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and consuming alcohol in a closed area.
While he initially pleaded “not guilty” to all three charges, prosecutors agreed that there was “enough evidence to prove” he consumed alcohol in an enclosed area, according to Asbury Park Press updates. Asbury Park Press, which covered the hearing live, added that the government “does not believe it can sustain it’s burden of proof (in proving the DWI charge.)”
Mautone, the outlet said, went as far as praising Springsteen’s driving record. “He says he has two violations, one use of a handheld device,” the outlet reported.
Springsteen reportedly told the judge he can “immediately” pay the fine.
TMZ initially reported the arrest, which occurred at New Jersey’s Gateway National Recreation Area, earlier this month. The report drew heavy backlash, particularly due to the fact that Springsteen appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for Jeep, in which the left-wing rocker urged Americans to meet in the middle.
As a result of the backlash stemming from the drunk driving arrest, Jeep suspended the campaign.
“It would be inappropriate for us to comment on the details of a matter we have only read about and we cannot substantiate,” a Jeep spokeswoman said at the time. “But it’s also right that we pause our Big Game commercial until the actual facts can be established. Its message of community and unity is as relevant as ever.
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He’s a democrat—it’s ok!
I hate Springsteen as much as the next correct-thinking person, but this arrest was uncalled for.
The judge is placing his order for his new boat right now. He’s going to have so much fun this summer on the new boat.
He blew .02. That's the equivalent of a beer and a half. Do you really think people should be charged with DWI for that?
Barry is his best bud now don’t you know
Double standard in your face once again.
White privileged Democrat.
Yeah. Once again, the police acted stupidly.
/sarc
Born to Drink
No. If .02 was what he blew, it's not even close to a DUI.
It’s ridiculous, makes me think Bruce payed them, to get him in the papers.
Retards alla round...
I personally don’t trust the cops, the DA, Springsteen, the prosecutors, etc, in regards to this incident. This guy is a leftist activist, I’d bet the rent this was a wink and a nod due to who he is.
That’s some Soprano stuff right there.
Booooorn as a Democrat, I was....
Drinking in an enclosed area???
Well drinking in the closet is kind of weird, but it shouldn’t be illegal.
I realize Springsteen was caught drinking and driving recklessly and that should definitely be illegal, but to specify any enclosed area is ridiculously overbroad.
Thank God I live in California!...
No, wait a minute.
“does not believe it can sustain it’s burden of proof (in proving the DWI charge.)”
Should have called the policeman that arrested him ... probably would have nailed him.
That’s a nothingburger number. Jeezow!
Privileged
The last laugh will be on Springsteen. Livers don’t do to well when they’re pickled.
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