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Mugshots That Went Viral

A pop sensation and teen idol in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Justin Bieber captured the hearts of millions of teens and tweens with his baby face, impish grin, and bubblegum songs about puppy love, such as "One Less Lonely Girl," "Baby," and "Never Say Never." By 2014, he'd started to rebel against his squeaky-clean image and delved into bad boy territory, such as the time in January 2014 when police nabbed the 19-year-old hitmaker. 

According to CNN, a Miami Beach police officer spotted a yellow Lamborghini racing a red Ferrari, both going about 60 miles per hour in a 30 mph zone. He pulled over the Lamborghini, and inside was Bieber. "At first, he was a little belligerent, using some choice words questioning why he was being stopped and why the officer was even questioning him," a police spokesman said. After noticing alcohol on Bieber's breath, the officer issued a field sobriety test, which Bieber failed, leading to his booking in a Miami jail, where his mugshot was taken. 

The photo quickly and widely spread around the world while Bieber was charged with drunk driving, resisting arrest, and driving without a valid license. A few hours later, Bieber met the $2,500 bond and walked out of the jail.

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Patria Henriques

Update: 2024-05-12