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Barkley Leaves Jail

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(AP) – Former NBA star Charles Barkley was released from jail this morning after serving a three-day sentence in Phoenix on a drunken-driving conviction. He began his sentence Saturday morning, and spent about 36 hours in jail after getting 12 hours of work release yesterday and today. He was housed in a separate tent from the other inmates for his safety, and meals were brought to him.

The 46-year-old Barkley pleaded guilty last month to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from a Dec. 31 arrest in which he failed a field-sobriety test after leaving a Scottsdale nightclub. A judge reduced Barkley's original 10-day sentence to three days, provided that he completes an alcohol-treatment program.

Charles Barkley, right, apologized on TNT for his DUI arrest.
Charles Barkley, right, apologized on TNT for his DUI arrest.   (Business Wire)
Charles Barkley is seen in Scottsdale, Ariz., Dec. 31, 2008, in a booking photo provided by the Gilbert Police Department.
Charles Barkley is seen in Scottsdale, Ariz., Dec. 31, 2008, in a booking photo provided by the Gilbert Police Department.   (AP Photo)
Charles Barkley was released from a Phoenix jail this morning after serving three days for driving under the influence.
Charles Barkley was released from a Phoenix jail this morning after serving three days for driving under the influence.   (AP Photo)
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TerrifiedCitizen
Mar 9, 09 1:32 PM CDT
Chuck needs to get himself a driver... he could certainly save some grief and money. Reply
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