Jessica Simpson's dad faces misdemeanor charge
Singer Jessica Simpson and her father Joe Simpson (L) arrive at Operation Smile's 8th Annual Smile Gala at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel on October 2, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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Posted: 08/10/2012
(CNN) -- Joe Simpson, dad to entertainers Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge, CNN confirmed.
TMZ reports that the misdemeanor was for allegedly driving under the influence.
According to the site, Simpson, 54, was stopped by Los Angeles police around 10 p.m. Saturday, and officers suspected during the stop that Simpson had been drinking.
Los Angles police officers arrested Simpson and booked him just after midnight Sunday. According to an arrest report from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Simpson was released around 9:41 a.m. Sunday.
CNN is pursuing comment from Joe Simpson and additional information from Los Angeles police.
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