‘Succession’ Star Nicholas Braun Dances Out of DUI Drama—What’s the Real Story Behind This Clean Getaway?
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Well, now isn’t this a cosmic twist worthy of a raised eyebrow or two? Nicholas Braun, the ever-watchable “Succession” star, found himself on a rather ironic rollercoaster last Labor Day weekend in New Hampshire—arrested for DUI, yet barred from the very thing he literally serves up for a living at his Manhattan bar. Talk about Mercury retrograde playing tricks on a guy whose own career seems written in the stars! Despite pleading not guilty and dodging the proverbial hangover of public scandal, Braun’s case has vanished into the night sky—charges dropped and record expunged, as if the whole thing was just a bad episode of “what not to do.” But here’s the kicker: no one’s quite willing to spill the tea on why this happened. What kind of celestial intervention waved a magic wand over his legal woes? As a lover of dramatic plot twists and court-room capers under the spotlight, I have to ask—will Braun ever step up to talk about it, or will he keep this chapter as hush-hush as a full moon’s secret? Dive deeper into the story and see what other surprises the stars might hold for this enigmatic actor. LEARN MORE
The “Succession” actor was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence over Labor Day weekend in New Hampshire last year. As it stands, the case has been dropped, and the record wiped like it never existed.
Nicholas Braun was arrested for DUI on Friday, August 29, 2025. Despite pleading not guilty to the charges, he was not allowed to touch alcohol and other controlled substances while the case was pending. This was quite ironic as he owns and runs a bar in Manhattan.
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Braun is walking away clean from this case, no baggage attached. The actor is reportedly clear after his DUI arrest,and not only have the charges been dropped, but the record has been completely expunged.
On December 10, 2025, a judge granted the petition to annul the record, and the certificate to that effect was issued seven days later. This means that the public record of the crime has been completely erased from the books.
A rep for the New Hampshire Judicial Branch, Av Harris, spoke to TMZ, sharing the details. However, the exact reason why the charges were dropped remains unclear. Efforts to clarify this from the prosecutors, police, and the actor’s defense attorney have proved futile.
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Over Labor Day weekend, Braun was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. He was taken into custody after being stopped by the New Hampshire State police at a traffic stop. He was taken into custody and held for less than an hour in the Carroll County jail in Moultonborough.
Although he was booked and jailed, his mugshot was not taken because the camera in the station was not functional at the time. The TV star was released with no bail, on his own recognizance, as he promised to attend his hearing for the misdemeanor charge.
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When the case began a month later, Braun waived his formal arraignment and authorized his attorney to submit a not guilty plea on his behalf. The consequences for a DUI charge, as shared by The Blast, could range from a simple license suspension to jail time.
The judge, however, ordered that Braun must abstain from consuming alcohol, narcotics, and controlled substances even though he co-owns a trendy bar located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan,Ray’s.
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Right from when he landed his first major on-screen role as Zach, the glowstick-powered sidekick in Disney’s 2005 superhero comedy”Sky High,” Braun has been building a name for himself in the industry.
He took on several projects, some demanding more from him than others. He previously disclosed how playing his character Derek in the viral-inspired A24 film”Zola” started seeping into his real life. From his looks, growing out his facial hair, and down to the way he spoke.
His stellar performance on”Succession” made waves for him in the industry and earned him three nominations for an Emmy Award for Supporting Actor in a Drama series. He shared how much he loved being a part of the project, describing it as the greatest working experience of his life.
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Th beginning of 2022 was not so pleasant for Braun as he was involved in a ghastly car accident. It occurred in the streets of L.A. when a driver hit his parked car. The impact of the accident was so significant that the other vehicle burst into flames almost immediately.
Thankfully, Braun was not inside his car when the incident occurred but was close enough to document everything, which he shared on his socials. The Blast reported that bystanders came to help with fire extinguishers to put out the flames on the other car.
Full of life and without a scratch, Braun joked that his totaled car was fine with just a few dents after the wreck, sharing a picture of the damaged SUV. His sarcastic side seems to be an inseparable part of his personality.
Braun has been dealt with his fair share of life hassle cards, but with the love of his life, all is well. He has been in a beautiful relationship with his girlfriend, Hyunji Ward, whom he calls the absolute joy of his life.
He shared a sweet tribute to her on her birthday, posting a series of photos of her and cute ones of them together. Back in 2021, he expressed his thoughts on romance, disclosing he found it fascinating because he had not been in a long-term relationship yet.
“I do believe it’ll happen at the right time with the right person. Until then, it’s fun to meet people and see what works,” the actor said in an interview. Safe to say, Braun has found his right person.
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