Actor Chris Klein pleads guilty to DUI
 

Chris Klein Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving
By Associated Press
Fri Apr 29, 11:23 PM


Actor Chris Klein arrives for the 2001 MTV Movie ...
VISTA, Calif. - "American Pie" star Chris Klein pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge, was fined $1,800 and ordered to perform 150 hours of community service.

San Diego County sheriff's deputies arrested the 26-year-old actor Feb. 5 in Encinitas. Authorities said he had a blood-alcohol content above 0.20, more than twice California's legal limit of 0.08.

Klein entered his plea in Vista Superior Court, his attorney Blair Berk said.

"Chris dealt with this very seriously and responsibly and he's pleased that it's been resolved," Berk said.

Klein was featured in the 1999 film "Election." He played the character of Chris "Oz" Ostreicher in 1999's "American Pie" and in the 2001 sequel.

He and actress Katie Holmes, 26, recently called off their engagement after dating for five years. Holmes is now dating 42-year-old actor Tom Cruise.

Re: Actor Chris Klein pleads guilty to DUI
 

Not that it really matters, but is this true?!

yeah it is true....and if you look at Holmes and Cruise it just doesn't look right!

No, I don't get it.

Even if this was the reason why, there is no excusing drunk driving.

My cousin died from getting hit by a drunk driver, so excuse me for thinking it's dumb to pity him. Thanks.

Yes but Chris Klein didn't kill anyone. Its a totally different situation.

Chris's DUI happened before Tom and Katie started dating. So, that didn't drive him to drink.

Anytime you drive drunk, you definitely have the potential to kill someone. Just because he did not kill anyone doesn't excuse the fact that he drove drunk.