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Brockovich pleads no contest in case

LAS VEGAS

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has pleaded no contest to operating a boat while intoxicated after her arrest at Lake Mead. She was scheduled to stand trial Monday but appeared in court Aug. 28.

Justice of the Peace Rodney Burr ordered her to take an online boater-safety course and complete 25 hours of community service. Records show she paid a $750 fine on the spot.

Brockovich was arrested in June at a marina on the Colorado River reservoir after a game warden noticed she was struggling while trying to moor her motor boat. Breath tests showed her blood-alcohol level was just over twice the legal driving limit.

Poehler, Theron honored for work

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.

Amy Poehler and Charlize Theron were moved to tears Friday, and it wasn’t for a role.

The actresses got emotional while being recognized for their philanthropic efforts at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon. Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Hudson and Sony Pictures’ Amy Pascal also were honored at the fifth annual event, hosted by Aisha Tyler at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

Associated Press