George Michael was reportedly arrested on September 19, 2008, for alleged possession of crack cocaine and marijuana. The singer was released shortly after with a "warning."US Weekly: George Michael Arrested for Crack (September 21, 2008)
Quotes
"We can confirm a 45-year-old man was arrested in the Hampstead Heath area on the 19th of September on the suspicion of possessing drugs. He was taken to a North London police station where he received a caution and was released with no further action. The caution was for the possession of Class A and Class C drugs, cocaine and cannabis."—Scotland Yard spokespersonUS Weekly: George Michael Arrested for Crack (September 21, 2008)
"I want to apologize to my fans for screwing up again, and to promise them I'll sort myself out. And to say sorry to everybody else, just for boring them."—George MichaelUS Weekly: George Michael Arrested for Crack (September 21, 2008)
References
Fast Facts
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Arrest reportedly took place in a Hampstead Heath, London, public bathroom on September 19, 2008BBC: George Michael arrest (September 21, 2008)
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A bathroom attendant was said to have alerted authoritiesBBC: George Michael arrest (September 21, 2008)
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It is believed that George Michael only possessed a small amount of drugsTelegraph: Michael will not face charges (September 21, 2008)
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Michael was reportedly released after accepting full responsibly for the drugsTelegraph: Michael will not face charges (September 21, 2008)
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Michael was previously arrested in 1998 for lewd behavior in a public bathroom in Beverly HillsPerezHilton: Arrested Again (September 21, 2008)
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Michael was arrested in 2006 for alleged possession of drugsTelegraph: Michael will not face charges (September 21, 2008)
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Michael reportedly lost his license in 2007 for DUIPerezHilton: Arrested Again (September 21, 2008)
