Kerry Lugar Binge: Kerrys daughter, Lugars wife arrested
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Kerry Lugar Binge: Kerrys daughter, Lugars wife arrested
The daughter of Senator John Kerry and wife of Senator Richard Lugar were arrested for allegedly driving drunk separately.Alexandra Kerry, 36, was stopped by officers and booked at the Hollywood police station for investigation of driving under the influence, Officer April Harding said. She was held for about five hours and released after posting $5,000 bail, Harding said.Jodi Seth, John Kerry's spokeswoman, said the senator's daughter was pulled over for an expired registration and was released after a breathalyzer test showed her blood-alcohol level was under the legal limit. Sen. Kerry supports his daughter and will have no further comment on a private matter, Seth said in a statement.Separately, Charlene Lugar, wife of Senator Richard Lugar, was arrested after an officer became suspicious. Police busted Charlene Lugar near the home she shares with Senator Lugar in the suburb of McLean, Virginia. Sen. Lugar expressed disappointment over the situation. Police took a mug shot of Charlene Lugar shortly after her arrest in McLean Virginia not far from her home. Investigators say they determined she had been drinking and that she collided with a car.Senator Lugar released a statement saying, Thankfully no one was injured. We are deeply sorry and embarrassed that this accident has occurred.
