NEW: Sen. Whitehouse's Son Pleads No Contest to DUI

NEW: Sen. Whitehouse's Son Pleads No Contest to DUI

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s son pleaded no contest on Friday to DUI charges in Newport District Court.

19-year-old Alexander Whitehouse was fined $250, sentenced to 30 hours of community service and list his license for three months.

Whitehouse was arrested Wednesday morning after blowing a .09 and failing a field sobriety test. He admitted to drinking beer and taking four shots of gin. Police also found marijuana in the car.
 

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