British rapper Stormzy, legally known as Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr., received a nine-month driving ban on Thursday in London. The decision follows his admission of operating his Rolls-Royce while using a mobile phone in March. District Judge Andrew Sweet of Wimbledon Magistrates' Court condemned Stormzy's conduct as "dangerous and irresponsible."
Prosecutor Alice Holloway highlighted Stormzy's history of endangering "vulnerable road users," pointing to a prior incident involving his Lamborghini Urus with overly tinted windows. The vehicle's tint allowed only 4% of light through, below the legal 70% threshold. He previously admitted to the 2023 tinting violation.
Despite his absence from the court proceedings, the 31-year-old musician submitted a written guilty plea. His legal representative, Peter Csemiczky, expressed Stormzy's remorse and acceptance of responsibility. In addition to the driving ban, the court imposed a 2,010-pound fine (approximately $2,500) and added penalty points to his driving record. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)