Seven years ago,
Justin Bieber was
smiling, even though he really had nothing to do with it.
On January 23, 2014, the singer, who was then 19 years old, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, under the influence of toxic substances, speeding, driving without a valid license and resisting arrest after that the police stopped him on a residential street in Miami, Florida.
Subsequent tests showed xanax and marijuana in his system, even though his alcohol level was below the legal limit.
Video of the Canadian taken at the police station showed him taking a field sobriety test and doing push-ups.
In his mugshot, he appeared in the typical orange suit of prisoners in the United States and smiling from ear to ear.
In a way of performing a catharsis, Bieber was sincere and recalled through Instagram one of his worst times, he uploaded a message in which it can be seen that he reached a level of maturity that leads him to accept that seven years ago he was not living his best moment, although the only thing he is sure of is that in 2014, as well as now, God was close to him.
"Seven years ago today I was arrested, it was not my best moment," Bieber, now 26, wrote, along with a photo of him getting out of jail after posting bail hours after his arrest.
He wore a
black hooded
hoodie
over a black tank top, black leather shorts, and bright red sneakers.
Justin continued: "I am not proud of where I was in my life. I was hurt, unhappy, confused, angry, deceived, misunderstood and angry at God. I also wore too much leather for someone in Miami. All of this to say God has brought me a long time. way. From then until now I realize something ... He was as close to me then as he is now. "
"My message to you is' Let your past be a reminder of how far God has brought you," Justin said.
Even deeper, Bieber wanted to ask his followers, "Don't let shame ruin your 'today', let Jesus' forgiveness take over and watch your life flourish in all that God has designed for you. I love you guys with all my heart. "
Months after his arrest, the 'Yummy' performer pleaded guilty to reduced misdemeanor charges for reckless driving and resisting arrest.
He avoided going to jail and was instead ordered to undergo a 12-hour anger management course, complete an educational program, pay fines and make a charitable donation of $ 50,000.
The 2014 incident was preceded and followed by months of personal and legal confusion.
In fact, just two weeks before he was booked in Miami, police raided his home after being accused of dumping eggs at his neighbor's home in Calabasas, California.
Justin did not contest the misdemeanor vandalism and was ordered to pay the neighbor $ 80,000 for the crime and the damages it caused.
In September 2014, in Ontario, he was arrested for a car accident.
Eight days later he was taken into custody for a 2013 crime.
Then, in 2015, Justin returned to his career with the release of his fourth studio album 'Purpose', and a year later, with a tour of the same name.
However, the concert series was discontinued after the singer experienced burnout from the tour.
Over the years, Justin has turned to his family, friends, and faith for comfort and has found love too.
In 2018, Justin Bieber married Hailey Bieber, months after a brief rekindled romance with his on-and-off girlfriend Selena Gomez.
A year later, Justin Biener revealed that he was battling depression.
In the 2020 YouTube documentary, 'Justin Bieber: Seasons,' he opened up more about his mental health and other struggles, admitting that he was addicted to drugs when he was younger.
"There was a time when I was drinking, I was taking pills, you know, mushrooms, everything," Justin said in the documentary.
"It was just an escape for me. I was young like everyone else in the industry and people in the world who experience and do, you know, normal growth stuff."
"But my experience was in front of the cameras and I had a different level of exposure and people and, like, I had a lot of money and a lot of things. So you have all these people around me. Holding on, wanting things from me, knowing that I I was living this lifestyle that they also wanted to live, drink, smoke, "he added.
Meanwhile, the celebrity's musical career continued to flourish with the release of her latest album 'Changes' in February 2020. Last fall, she gave her first solo performance, on the television show 'Saturday Night Live', since who canceled his 'Purpose' tour.
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