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POP star George Michael pleaded guilty yesterday to driving while unfit through drugs and said he was “very ashamed”.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2007

Michael banned from driving for two years

Singer George Michael was sentenced to 100 hours community service today for driving while unfit.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2007

Singer 'had cocktail of drugs' in his system

Singer George Michael, who has admitted driving while unfit, had a cocktail of drugs in his system including GHB and cannabis, a court heard today.

Wed, 30 May, 2007

Michael ordered to appear in court before first Wembley gig

British pop star George Michael has been ordered to appear in court in June to answer to a number of drugs charges - the day before he is set to play the first gig at London's new Wembley Stadium.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2007

Michael blasted by judge

British pop star George Michael has been blasted by the judge presiding over his ongoing drugs trial for being "too busy" to turn up at court.

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