Amy Winehouse arrested on suspicion of drugs possession
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In this Feb. 20, 2008, file photo, Amy Winehouse performs at the Brit Awards 2008 in London.  (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, file)
(AP Photo/Matt Dunham, file)
In this Feb. 20, 2008, file photo, Amy Winehouse performs at the Brit Awards 2008 in London.

LONDON (Map, News) - Amy Winehouse was arrested Wednesday in connection with a January video that allegedly shows her doing drugs at a party at her north London home.

London's Metropolitan Police said the Grammy winner was released on so-called police bail following several hours of questioning at a police station in the city.

Winehouse's spokesman, Chris Goodman, confirmed that his client had been arrested Wednesday and held in police custody to answer police questions.

"Amy Winehouse voluntarily attended a London police station today by appointment. She was arrested in order to be interviewed and is cooperating fully with inquiries," Goodman said in a statement.

"The interview relates to a video handed to police earlier this year," he said.

Britain's The Sun tabloid in January published still images from a video that it claimed showed Winehouse inhaling fumes from a small pipe. The images were said to have been filmed during a party at her home.

Winehouse, famous for her hit "Rehab," has had a turbulent private life. Last month she was cautioned by police for assault after she slapped a man during a night out. That means no charges were filed, but the incident was placed on her record.

Shortly after The Sun published the photographs, Winehouse entered a London rehabilitation center.

Her release on police bail means she has not been charged with an offense, but that officers can recall her for more questioning at any time.

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6:16 AM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Amy Winehouse Seen Inhaling From Pipe"

indifference said:
Why is this other train-wreck of a person making news over here? I'm about to stop reading the Examiner because all they seem to be able to cover is this chick and Britney. What is the facination with basket cases?

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4:02 AM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Amy Winehouse Seen Inhaling From Pipe"

Rachel72 said:
She looks simply drop dead gorgeous, and im a dark makeup raven hair fanatic.. i thought it wa slike a goth fantasy, and she seems also to be appreciated by bisexual at the bisexual community --(bimingle.com)--but everytime i see Miss Winehouse she looks drop dead sexy.

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12:26 PM MST on Fri., Nov. 2, 2007 re: "Winehouse Speechless at MTV Awards Show"

Examiner Reader said:
Who cares?

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