LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Los Angeles prosecutors are charging the father of singers Jessica and
Ashley Simpson with two counts of drunken driving after his arrest
earlier this month.
City attorney's spokesman Frank Mateljan said
Wednesday that 54-year-old Joe Simpson faces a maximum sentence of 6
months in jail, 36 months of probation and a $1,000 fine.
He was
arrested Aug. 4 after authorities say he registered a blood-alcohol
level of 0.08 percent or above at a DUI checkpoint in the Sherman Oaks
area.
The charges were filed Tuesday. Simpson is due for arraignment Aug. 30 in a Van Nuys court.
Simpson is a former minister. He helped make stars of his two daughters by managing their singing careers.
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(AP Photo/Jim Wells, File). This March 26, 1972 file photo shows the Rev. Jesse Jackson speaking to reporters at the Operation PUSH Soul Picnic in New York as Tom Todd, vice president of PUSH, from second left, Aretha Franklin and Louis Stokes. Frankli...
Queen of Soul gave black Americans "Respect" as a staunch supporter of civil rights.
Queen of Soul gave black Americans "Respect" as a staunch supporter of civil rights.
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(AP Photo/Ron Frehm, File). FILE - In this April 28, 1993 file photo, Aretha Franklin, foreground left, performs in the finale of "Aretha Franklin: Duets," an AIDS benefit concert for the Gay Men's Health Crisis in New York, as singers Smokey Robinson,...
Television producer Ken Ehrlich worked with Aretha Franklin to help create some of her most magical performances, including her legendary performance of the aria 'Nessun Dorma' on the 1998 Grammys.
Television producer Ken Ehrlich worked with Aretha Franklin to help create some of her most magical performances, including her legendary performance of the aria 'Nessun Dorma' on the 1998 Grammys.
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The reigning Miss America says she has been bullied, manipulated and silenced by the pageant's current leadership including chairwoman Gretchen Carlson.
The reigning Miss America says she has been bullied, manipulated and silenced by the pageant's current leadership including chairwoman Gretchen Carlson.
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A co-founder of the classic rock band Jefferson Airplane is accusing a New York City hospital of destroying his music career with a botched tracheotomy.
A co-founder of the classic rock band Jefferson Airplane is accusing a New York City hospital of destroying his music career with a botched tracheotomy.
Saturday, August 18 2018 12:30 AM EDT2018-08-18 04:30:53 GMT
Former White House staffers Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau imagine that current Trump staff must be terrified that Omarosa recorded them saying terrible things.
Former White House staffers Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau imagine that current Trump staff must be terrified that Omarosa recorded them saying terrible things.
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Fans of the rock band Phish have been thrown a curveball by the last-minute cancellation of a three-day music festival in central New York because of health concerns stemming from torrential rains that contaminated...
Fans of the rock band Phish have been thrown a curveball by the last-minute cancellation of a three-day music festival in central New York because of health concerns stemming from torrential rains that contaminated drinking water.
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(AP Photo/Dave Pickoff, File). FILE - In this March 13, 1972 file photo, Aretha Franklin holds her Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blue performance of the song "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," in New York. Franklin died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at her ho...
Like the best actors and poets, nothing came between how Aretha Franklin felt and what she could express, between what she expressed and how we responded.
Like the best actors and poets, nothing came between how Aretha Franklin felt and what she could express, between what she expressed and how we responded.
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(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth). Fashion and Costume Designer Bob Mackie poses with two of his iconic designs, a scarlet red satin gown worn by Cher in 1975, right, and a marigold jersey jumpsuit worn by Cher between 1971-1976, left, in London, Thursday...
Bob Mackie-designed outfits worn by Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross and others are going up for auction.
Bob Mackie-designed outfits worn by Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross and others are going up for auction.
Saturday, August 18 2018 12:30 AM EDT2018-08-18 04:30:53 GMT
Former White House staffers Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau imagine that current Trump staff must be terrified that Omarosa recorded them saying terrible things.
Former White House staffers Tommy Vietor, Jon Lovett and Jon Favreau imagine that current Trump staff must be terrified that Omarosa recorded them saying terrible things.
Friday, August 17 2018 2:04 AM EDT2018-08-17 06:04:28 GMT
Aretha Franklin's powerful performance of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" at the Kennedy Center Honors that Stephen hosted. To view video on YouTube, [Click Here.] Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 p.m.
Aretha Franklin's powerful performance of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" at the Kennedy Center Honors that Stephen hosted. To view video on YouTube, [Click Here.] Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 p.m.
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When he plays at his piano bar, 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' star Darren Criss says there's a type of song that millennials freak out over after the first couple notes.
When he plays at his piano bar, 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' star Darren Criss says there's a type of song that millennials freak out over after the first couple notes.
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CNN's Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta says that none of his colleagues, from CNN to Fox News, from anchors to journalists who report from warzones, are the enemy of the people.
CNN's Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta says that none of his colleagues, from CNN to Fox News, from anchors to journalists who report from warzones, are the enemy of the people.
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'All In' host Chris Hayes thinks Rick Gates' testimony may have a lasting effect in the overall Russia investigation, especially if and when the President overreacts.
'All In' host Chris Hayes thinks Rick Gates' testimony may have a lasting effect in the overall Russia investigation, especially if and when the President overreacts.
