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Amy Winehouse's Ex Plans to Write Book
Blake Fielder-Civil, former husband of deceased British singer Amy Winehouse, plans to write a book about their troubled marriage. Fielder-Civil is currently serving a 32-month sentence in prison for burglary and possession of a fake firearm. Winehouse died last month at age 27.

Actor Orlando Brown Arrested for DUI
Former star of the TV series "That's So Raven," Orlando Brown has been arrested for suspicion of drunker driving. The 23-year-old rapper was released on his own recognizance after spending a night in the Los Angeles Police Department's Hollywood station.

Jalen Rose Released From Jail
Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Jalen Rose has been released from a Detroit jail after serving time for a drunk driving conviction. Rose served 16 days of a 20-day sentence that his attorney said was excessive for a first time offender.

Broncos Kicker Matt Prater Arrested for DUI
Matt Prater, place kicker for the Denver Broncos is facing charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident. Police reports said that Prater backed his Chevy Trailblazer into an unoccupied sedan parked outside a motel.

Secret Service Agent Arrested for DUI
A Secret Service agent apparently assigned to President Barak Obama's bus trip to the Midwest, has been arrested in Iowa for driving under the influence. Police said Daniel L. Valencia, 40, was off duty when he was arrested.

Police Chief Arrested on DUI Charges
The Police Chief of Chillicothe, Illinois has been charged with driving under the influence in Peoria County. When police stopped Steve Maurer because the tail lights on the trailer he was pulling were not working, they smelled alcohol on his breath.