GPS Tracking Proves Justin Bieber Was Not Drag Racing

Here at the RMT blog, we’ve reported dozens of stories of ways that GPS technology is used to aid in police investigations. GPS tracking can be used to find a lost or stolen valuable. It can be used to catch an employee stealing time and gas. It can be used to track convicted criminals at risk for repeat offenses. Sometimes, the technology can even be used to vindicate the falsely accused. According to TMZ, new GPS tracking records might provide evidence that Justin Bieber was not drag racing proceeding his high-profile arrest.

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Ever since Justin Bieber’s first hit, “Baby” hit the radio waves, the public has been fascinated by the boy wonder. He started posting videos on Youtube of his musical talents at a very young age. He was soon discovered by music executives and mentored by R&B super-star Usher. The public adored him, and he quickly gained a fan-base that rivaled the likes of Elvis Presley and The Beatles. In recent years, however, his adolescent antics have garnered a lot of scrutiny and criticism, costing him fans and credibility.

Being a teenager is rarely graceful. There is an inherit recklessness and narcissism during the transitional stage of life, when we are developing our unique, adult identities. Growing up in the public eye, with millions of fans, and more than a handful of dangerous fanatics and vicious critics, the drama and stress during this time period seems to be exacerbated. Even while he was young and a new celebrity, people were already predicting that the amount of fame afforded the young Canadian musician could have tragic consequences.

None of this is to excuse people like Justin Bieber when they are a danger to themselves or to the public. Recently, Bieber has been charged on a number of incidents. The first major offense occurred when his Calabasas neighbor filed charges when Beiber allegedly egged his home, causing thousands of dollars in damages. Egging a house seems pretty juvenile and harmless, but because of the amount of damage allegedly caused by the egging, the charges would amount to a felony. Apparently egging your suburban neighbor’s home is a lot less expensive than egging a multi-million dollar mansion.

The more recent, and much more serious, charge against Beiber claims that the young singer was drag racing a rented Lamborghini while under the influence. Clearly, this is a very reckless act. We recently lost a young talented actor, Paul Walker, in a tragic drag racing accident. Many people are understandably outraged by the charges, and even petitioned to have Bieber deported on the grounds that he is a terrible influence on the youth of America, and that he poses a danger to the general public.

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Many of his fans have stuck by the Biebs and vow to support him during these difficult times. Others have expressed sympathy and concern for what could be seen as a cry for help. The loudest and most popular opinion, however, seems to be vitriol and disgust with the celebrity’s behavior. And this is where it might get a little embarrassing for these people. GPS technology and a breathalyzer have proven most of the claims of the arresting officers to be false.

Miami beach police accused Justin Bieber and a friend of racing at speeds of 50 to 60 miles per hour. On it’s own, those are pretty low speeds for a drag race, but still technically speeding in a 30 mph zone. However, GPS records were recently released that showed Justin’s Lamborghini was only going 27 mph in the stretch of road that cops supposedly observed the vehicle speeding. In fact, the GPS data shows that the Lamborghini maxed out at 44 mph, just after leaving a Miami Beach night club at 4:07 am. According to these records, the drag racing charges could easily be contested.

The GPS tracking data collected from the Escalade, Justin Bieber’s dad allegedly used to block traffic to facilitate the drag race, also contradicts the officer’s accusations. According to the GPS, the Escalade was parked outside the club until 4:06 am, and never stopped moving until Beiber was arrested. This suggests that the Escalade was never used to block traffic.

According to the arresting officers, Bieber reeked of alcohol when he was pulled over. However, a breathalyzer showed that his blood-alcohol level was at 0.014, which happens to be below the legal limit in Florida for a person under 21 years of age. So, by this account, both of the charges Bieber was arrested for were proven false. However, he’s not off the hook just yet. The pop star is still in deep water for resisting arrest, and for admitting to the police that he was under the influence of marijuana and prescription pills.

GPS Tracking Proves Justin Bieber Was Not Drag Racing