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While many had have charges dropped, there are still a few awaiting sentencing.
For a look back at stars who were arrested or investigated in 2016, check out the gallery below!
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Shailene Woodley
The Divergent star was arrested on Oct. 10 while protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline construction in Standing Rock, and was charged with trespassing and engaging in a riot.
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Brad Pitt
Following news of his divorce from Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt fans were even more shocked to discover the Oscar-nominated actor was under investigation for child abuse.
However, the FBI has since closed the investigation and no charges were filed.
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Nick Carter
Before welcoming his first son Odin, the Backstreet Boys singer was arrested in Key West in January and was charged with misdemeanor battery following a bar fight.
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Blac Chyna
Along with announcing an engagement and pregnancy, the future wife of Robert Kardashian was arrested and charged with felony possession of ecstasy after being kicked off a flight in 2016.
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Chris Brown
The "Loyal" singer was arrested at his home on August 31 after he was accused of assault with a deadly weapon by Miss California 2016 Baylee Curran.
Charges have since been dropped.
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Johnny Depp
The Pirates of the Caribbean actor was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife Amber Heard shortly after she filed for divorce after two years of marriage in May.
The couple settled the case three months later, and Johnny was ordered to pay a $7 million settlement.
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Desiigner
Fresh off the success of his single "Panda," the Brooklyn-based rapper was arrested this past August and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of drugs with intent to sell following a road rage incident.
The charges were dropped less than three months after his arrest.
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Rocco Ritchie
In September, Madonna and Guy Ritchie's teenage son was arrested for possession of marijuana in London.
He was sentenced and attended a drug education course.
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Lindsay Lohan and Egor
Police were called to the Mean Girl actress' London home after a scuffle with then-fiancé escalated this past July. However, the couple was no longer inside when authorities arrived.
They split one month later.
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Ryan Lochte
The Olympian's medals were overshadowed by his run-in with Rio officials after it was discovered he lied about being held up at gunpoint. Brazilian police were planning to charge Ryan with providing false testimony, but the swimmer had already left the country.
The DWTS contestant released an apology shortly after, and was suspended from competitions for 10 months.
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Stephanie Seymour
The '90s supermodel clearly regretted not using Uber when she was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in January.
She was required to enter a alcohol education program and a state accelerated rehabilitation program, according to her attorney.
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Katt Williams
The standup comedian was arrested three times in 2016, once for battery in February followed by disorderly conduct in March and for an outstanding warrant in September.
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Abby Lee Miller
The Dance Moms star pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud and faces between 24 to 30 months in jail.
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50 Cent
The rapper was arrested in the Caribbean in June for using profanity during one of his concerts, and was ordered to pay a fine.
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Drita D'Avanzano
The Mob Wives star was arrested in February for punching a woman on the sidewalk. She was charged with assault, but those charges were dropped.
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Coolio
This past September, the "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper was arrested at LAX for unlawful firearm possession.
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Mos Def
The famous rapper was arrested in South Africa for violating local immigration laws and was ordered to leave the country.
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Dustin Diamond
The former child star had another run-in with the law in 2016 after he violated his probation stemming from a stabbing incident in 2014.
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Wendell Pierce
The Suits star was arrested and charged with battery after allegedly attacking a Bernie Sanders supporter.