Paris Hilton drug arrest latest
- 14 years ago
Paris Hilton has reportedly claimed the bag she had the night she was arrested in Las Vegas was a friends.
The hotel heiress was picked up at the weekend on a drug possession charge after a plastic bag, allegedly containing cocaine, fell out of her handbag.
It is believed 29-year-old told police she had not seen the plastic bag before and thought it was chewing gum.
If she is convicted she could face up to four years in jail and a $5000 fine.
She has already thanked fans for their support on Twitter and her lawyer is asking people not to judge her until all the facts are known.