China News Agency, Washington, August 23 (Reporter Sha Hanting) Paul Pelosi, the husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleaded guilty to one count of drink-driving on the 23rd local time.
A Napa County, California, judge sentenced Paul Pelosi to five days in prison, suspended for three years.
The judge also said that Paul Pelosi had served 2 days in prison after his arrest, deducted 2 days for good behavior, and the remaining 1 day of the sentence will be replaced by a court-designated 8-hour work.
In addition, the court ordered an alcohol-detecting ignition lockout installed in his car, requiring a breath sample to activate for a year, and required him to take a three-month drink-driving-related course.
At the same time, Paul Pelosi needs to provide $5,000 in compensation to the victim and pay a fine of about $2,000.
According to US media reports, on May 28, Paul Pelosi was arrested after a drunk driving and car accident in Napa County, California.
He was driving a Porsche trying to cross Interstate 29 when he collided with a northbound Jeep, according to a crash report previously released by the California Highway Police.
Paul Pelosi, who initially pleaded not guilty, was released on May 29 after posting bail.
According to the police report on duty, Paul Pelosi was "unsteady and slurred."
While handing over his driver's license, he also showed the police his 11-99 Foundation membership card.
It is reported that the foundation has long provided support to the California Highway Police and their families.
It is reported that on the day of Paul Pelosi's car accident, Nancy Pelosi was speaking at Brown University in Rhode Island.
Nancy Pelosi did not issue a statement after Paul Pelosi pleaded guilty.
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