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| Drink-driving arrest for Shepard | Drink-driving arrest for Shepard |
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| American actor and playwright Sam Shepard has been arrested for allegedly drinking and driving in Illinois. | American actor and playwright Sam Shepard has been arrested for allegedly drinking and driving in Illinois. |
| He was also accused of speeding, with police saying he was driving at 46mph (74km/h) in a 30mph (48km/h) area. | |
| The 65-year-old's blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit when he was stopped in the town of Normal, Lt Mark Kotte of the local police force added. | |
| The actor, who was Oscar-nominated for The Right Stuff in 1984, said he had been at a pub in a nearby town. | The actor, who was Oscar-nominated for The Right Stuff in 1984, said he had been at a pub in a nearby town. |
| He said he was travelling from Minnesota back to his home in Kentucky. | |
| Shepard was released on bail by police but it was not clear when he must report back to them. | |
| The star, whose long-term partner is actress Jessica Lange, has also appeared in films such as Blackhawk Down and Paris, Texas. |