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Sleeping Aid Only Drug in Kerry Kennedy's System
Toxicology reports showed that the only drug in Kerry Kennedy's system when her vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer truck was a sleeping aid. Kennedy was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, but test results showed only a generic version of Ambien in her blood.

Jenna Jameson Pleads Not Guilty to DUI
Former porn star Jenna Jameson has entered a not guilty plea to charges of driving under the influence in connection with a single-vehicle crash of her car May 25. Jameson, whose real name is Jenna Marie Massoli, hit a utility pole in Westminster, California with her Range Rover.

Justin Blackmon Pleads Guilty to DUI
Justin Blackmon of the Jacksonville Jaguars has changed his plea to guilty of drunk driving under a plea agreement with prosecutors in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was arrested during a traffic stop after a breathalyzer indicated his blood-alcohol concentration was three times the legal level.

Michigan Suspends Fitzgerald Toussaint After DUI
Michigan tailback Fitz Toussaint has been suspended from the football team after being arrested for driving under the influence. Toussaint was stopped for running a red light and blew a 0.12 when given a breath test by police in Ann Arbor.

Lions Release Aaron Berry After Arrests
After being arrested for the second time within two months, cornerback Aaron Berry has been released by the Detroit Lions. Following his DUI arrest in June, Berry was arrested in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on three simple assault charges.