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Pete Doherty

Documented profile covering 12 controversies, including “2019: Arrest in Paris after buying cocaine and fine” and “2019: Fight in Paris days after cocaine arrest; three-month suspended prison sentence”.

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Profile No. 2278 · Updated on 12 October 2026

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12Documented controversies
10Sources
7 followed by a conviction ·

I. Documented controversies

01

2019-11

2019: Arrest in Paris after buying cocaine and fine

Civil / administrative proceedings

Doherty was arrested in Paris after buying cocaine in the Pigalle district. The drug-related part of the legal proceedings resulted in a financial penalty, included in total fines of 10 000 euros together with a separate incident a few days later.

Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

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Last verified: 15 September 2026

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02

2019-11

2019: Fight in Paris days after cocaine arrest; three-month suspended prison sentence

Conviction

A few days after his arrest for buying cocaine, Doherty was arrested again in Paris following an altercation with a teenager. The court imposed a three-month suspended prison sentence for violence while intoxicated.

Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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03

2010–2011

2011: Six months' imprisonment for cocaine possession in context of Robyn Whitehead's death

Conviction

Doherty was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to cocaine possession. Footage filmed the day before filmmaker Robyn Whitehead's death featured in media coverage surrounding the case.

State of the evidence
Established by a court

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    The GuardianPete Doherty jailed for six monthsPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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04

2011

2011: Suspected burglary of music shop in Regensburg; penalty application refused for insufficient evidence

Investigation

After a heavily drunken night in Regensburg, Doherty was suspected of involvement in breaking a music shop window, after which a guitar and record were missing. Prosecutors sought a Strafbefehl for culpable intoxication rather than theft, but the court refused it for lack of sufficient evidence and the prosecution did not appeal.

Sources · 1

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    Die Zeit / dpaDoherty muss in Regensburg nicht vor GerichtNews agencyHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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05

2009

2009: Drink-driving and careless driving, heroin in vehicle, fines and driving ban

Conviction

Following erratic driving after a concert, Doherty admitted drink-driving and careless driving; police had also found heroin and a homemade pipe in the car. He received fines totalling 2 050 pounds and an eighteen-month driving ban.

Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]

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Case · 2 documented stages

2008: Imprisoned for repeatedly breaching drug-treatment order

Conviction
06

2008

2008: Imprisoned for repeatedly breaching drug-treatment order

Conviction

Doherty admitted missing probation appointments under his treatment programme, and tests continued to indicate Class A drug use. He was sentenced to fourteen weeks in prison.

State of the evidence
Admitted by the person
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    The GuardianPete Doherty is jailed for 14 weeksPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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07

2007

2007: Crack, heroin, ketamine and cannabis found during traffic stop; suspended prison sentence and further treatment requirements

Conviction

After being stopped while driving unlawfully, Doherty faced prosecution for possession of crack, heroin, ketamine and cannabis, as well as motoring offences. He received a four-month prison sentence suspended for two years, supervision, a further rehabilitation requirement and fines.

State of the evidence
Established by a court
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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08

2005–2006

2005–2006: Seven drug-possession counts and twelve-month rehabilitation order

Conviction

Following several arrests, Doherty pleaded guilty to seven drug-possession counts, including Class A substances. In February 2006, the court imposed a twelve-month community order involving rehabilitation and regular testing.

Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    The GuardianCourt orders Doherty into rehabPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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09

2005

2005: Robbery and blackmail charges involving documentary-maker Max Carlish ultimately dropped

Case dismissed / dropped

Following an altercation with documentary-maker Max Carlish, Doherty was charged with robbery and blackmail and spent several nights in custody because bail was not immediately available. The charges were subsequently dropped.

Attribution
Accused

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    The GuardianIntimate Doherty's web of intriguePressHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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10

2005

2005: Detained at Oslo airport with heroin and cocaine, then fined

Case dismissed / dropped

Doherty and a companion were detained at Oslo airport while carrying small quantities of cocaine and heroin. They were fined and released, delaying Babyshambles' arrival at a festival.

State of the evidence
Documented
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    The GuardianIntimate Doherty's web of intriguePressHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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11

2004

2004: Possession of flick knife, suspended prison sentence

Conviction

After being found carrying a flick knife approximately four inches long, Doherty pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon and received a four-month suspended prison sentence.

State of the evidence
Established by a court
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    The GuardianEx-Libertines singer given suspended sentencePressHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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12

2003

2003: Burglary of Carl Barât's home after temporary exclusion from Libertines

Conviction

Doherty admitted burgling the flat of his Libertines bandmate Carl Barât after being excluded from the band because of his addiction. He stole a guitar and electronic equipment, among other items, and was sentenced to six months in prison, subsequently reduced on appeal.

State of the evidence
Established by a court
Attribution
Personally implicated

Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    The GuardianPop singer jailed for 'revenge' burglaryPressHigh reliability
  2. [2]
    The GuardianPete Doherty jailed for six monthsPressHigh reliability

Last verified: 15 September 2026

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