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Pop singer Michael denies charge | |
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Pop singer George Michael has pleaded not guilty to a charge of being unfit to drive. | |
Mr Michael's lawyer entered the plea at Brent Magistrates' Court, north-west London. The 43-year-old star did not attend the hearing. | |
The musician was arrested last October on suspicion of being unfit to drive and possessing drugs. He was later cautioned for possessing cannabis. | |
A further hearing was set for 7 March to hear legal argument. | |
Earlier caution | Earlier caution |
The singer was arrested after motorists called police to report a car causing an obstruction at traffic lights in Cricklewood, north London on 1 October 2006. He was taken to hospital. | The singer was arrested after motorists called police to report a car causing an obstruction at traffic lights in Cricklewood, north London on 1 October 2006. He was taken to hospital. |
Mr Michael was later cautioned for drug possession and released on police bail pending further inquiries over his fitness to drive. He was charged with the driving offence just before Christmas. | |
In February 2006, Mr Michael was cautioned by police for possessing cannabis after being found in his car at Hyde Park Corner, central London. | In February 2006, Mr Michael was cautioned by police for possessing cannabis after being found in his car at Hyde Park Corner, central London. |
Wednesday's court date comes days after the former Wham! star was paid a reported £1.5m for a one-hour concert at a Russian billionaire's New Year party. | Wednesday's court date comes days after the former Wham! star was paid a reported £1.5m for a one-hour concert at a Russian billionaire's New Year party. |