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The Story

Back in December, singer Amy Winehouse was criminally charged in connection with an assault at the Milton Keynes Theatre in London.

According to police, the singer attacked a staff member at a Christmas show of Cinderella after staff members attempted to usher her from the audience into a private box. Winehouse allegedly kicked and punched staffer Richard Pound and was charged with a “public order offense” and common assault.

The 26-year-old voluntarily turned herself in to authorities and was scheduled to appear in court yesterday.

The Follow-Up

Winehouse stood before London’s Keynes Magistrates Court yesterday and plead guilty to the December assault charges. The judge ordered her to pay Richard Pound 185 pounds – or $300 – in compensation and costs.

The judge also declared that if the singer did not commit any more offenses for two years she will avoid any further punishment under conditional discharge.

Winehouse blamed her disorderly behavior on drinking too much that night (surprise, surprise) and Paul Morris, Winehouse’s defense lawyer, explained to the judge how much the singer has changed her ways and improved her lifestyle since the incident.

Judge Crabtree replied, “You [Amy] clearly have taken effort from this report to address your alcohol problems and any other problems you may have, so you get credit for that. [But] if you commit another offense you’ll be hit hard and you’ll be hit twice.”

Hopefully this will keep the chaotic singer out of trouble for a while…

Yeah right!