Thursday, February 26, 2009

Super Bowl MVP Holmes Scheduled for Marijuana Hearing

According to the Associated Press,

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on a misdemeanor marijuana charge stemming from an October traffic stop.

Holmes' vehicle was pulled over on Oct. 23 and Pittsburgh police say they found three marijuana-filled cigars. Police say they stopped Holmes because his vehicle was similar to one they were looking for in a drug sting.

According to the Police they smelled burning marijuana when they stopped Holmes, who was cooperative and alerted officers to the drugs.

The 24-year-old player is charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana. The charge carries up to a year in jail, but probation or a fine is common in most cases.

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