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: TalkLeftSC Police: Phelps Off The Hook
By Big Tent Democrat
I guess the South Carolina authorities have milked it for all it was worth. It's an Emily Litella "Nevermind" moment:
A South Carolina sheriff said Monday he was not going to charge swimmer Michael Phelps after a photo of the 14-time gold medalist showed him smoking from a marijuana pipe. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said during a news conference that he didnt have enough physical evidence to charge the swimmer, but he defended his investigation.
Not so lucky are the other folks swept up in this insane "investigation:"
The sheriffs office said seven people arrested during the investigation would still face a simple possession of marijuana charge, which carries a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail or a $575 fine. Another person was arrested for driving under suspension.
The beat goes on. Speaking for me only
Full post as published by TalkLeft on February 16, 2009 (boomark / email).
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