Published 20:23 IST, October 18th 2019

George Clooney's sister-in-law to serve in jail for drunk driving

The American actor, director, George Clooney's sis-in-law, Tala Alamuddin is about to serve time in jail for being convicted of traffic offenses in Singapore

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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American actor-director, George Clooney's sister-in-law, Tala Alamuddin Le Tallec is about to serve time in jail for being convicted of traffic offenses in Singapore. According to news ncy, older sister of human rights lawyer, Amal Clooney pleed guilty on October 14 to charges against her which included drunk driving and driving without insurance. fashion designer has received three weeks of jail time for her offences by court after declining her plea of four charges including, drunk driving, using a car without a Singapore Class 3 driving licence, driving without insurance, and taking charge of vehicle -- which belonged to her husband -- without consent of owner. 

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Singapore resident

Clooney's sister-in-law is a resident of Singapore and has also received a $6,400 fine and licensed revoked for nearly four years. Reportedly, at time of her arrest, 47-year-old h more than three times amount of alcohol which is allowed in system in Singapore. arrest h occurred at 2:30 am, Le Tallec also h trouble while locating handbrake of vehicle and reportedly she stepped on gas pedal while searching for her driver's license. fashion designer h 95 micrograms of alcohol in 100 milliliters of breath and amount allowed is 35 micrograms. 

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History of driving offenses

Le Tallec also has a history of offences in Singapore. After a drunk driving conviction in 2013, she was even barred from driving for nearly two years. Along with that, she was charged with careless driving in 2010 and inconsiderate driving in 2004. owner of Totally Tala's lawyer, Sashi Nathan reportedly said that she was genuinely remorseful. fashion designer started her own line after working as an events planner. It was on Sunday night when Le Tallec drove her car, BMW X5 to a restaurant in Demsey Ro. She drove back home after having two glasses of wine along with a glass of champagne when she was stopped at Holland Ro. 

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(With inputs from ncy)

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18:54 IST, October 18th 2019