Kim Mathers' DUI case will move forward

Eminem's ex-wife accused of driving drunk, crashing into pole

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Kim Mathers, Eminem's ex-wife, was back in a Shelby Township courtroom on Thursday. 

Mathers is accused of getting drunk and crashing her SUV into a utility pole in October. She told police she drank a 5th of rum. She also told a firefighter she did it intentionally in attempt to commit suicide.

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Her defense attorney tried to have the case dismissed based on what he believed was a faulty warrant for her blood and improper consent due to her state of mind. The judge disagreed and is moving the case forward. 

Mathers is supposed to be back in court next month. Her case made headlines when Local 4 uncovered the police dashcam video from the crash. Her court record were sealed but were opened shortly after the story broke on ClickOnDetroit.Â