Extremely pregnant Richie has been granted a leave of absence from her court mandated alcohol-education course.

No. It’s not a case of early graduation, as Richie has only completed three months of the 18 month requirement. Richie has been given the time off to safely prepare for and deliver her baby.

Unlike her buddy Paris Hilton, who reportedly received special treatment in prison, Richie’s reps deny the allegations that the leave of absence was granted because she is a celebrity student.

Santa Barbara’s SB 38 Multiple Offender Drinking Driver Program, reportedly offers the option to request a leave of absence to all enrolees with a proven medical condition.

Richie claims that she will promptly return to her classes shortly after giving birth to her and Joel Madden’s baby early in the new year.






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