Hit-and-run charge for Abdul
“American Idol” judge Paula Abdul was charged Thursday with hit-and-run driving for allegedly fleeing after her car clipped another vehicle on a freeway last December.
The L.A. city attorney’s office filed the misdemeanor count, which carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Authorities contend that Abdul was driving Dec. 20 on a highway about 15 miles northwest of downtown when she changed lanes and struck another vehicle, causing minor damage.
Information provided by the driver and passenger enabled authorities to trace the car to Abdul, a city attorney’s office spokesman said.
Neil E. Meyer, Abdul’s attorney, said she hadn’t realized the cars made contact but, upon learning of the damage this week, immediately paid for the repairs.
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