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Friday, May 04, 2012  Sammy Watkins was arrested on Friday morning and was charged with possession of a controlled substance and simple possession of marijuana

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Former CCU wide receiver Jerome Simpson gets disciplined by NFL on the same day he inks a one year deal with Minnesota

Friday, April 20, 2012  NFL wide receiver Jerome Simpson has been released from prison after serving time for a felony drug charge.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson, former Coastal Carolina receiver, could receive a 60-day jail sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to a drug-related felony charge as part of an agreement with prosecutors, further clouding his future in the NFL.

Monday, January 30, 2012 

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Jerome Simpson faces up to five years in jail, but is eligible for a diversion program according to Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders

Friday, September 30, 2011  Former CCU wide receiver does not address drug investigation, but expects to play this Sunday

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson, a product of Coastal Carolina University, was excused from practice on Thursday after a package containing 2.5 pounds of high grade marijuana was mailed to his address. Police confiscated the package on Tuesday, along with six more pounds of pot and other drug related items discovered inside the house, located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Simpson was not arrested after police discovered 8.5 pounds of marijuana at his Kentucky home

Monday, April 19, 2010  Person familiar with test tells AP: USC tight end Anthony McCoy tested positive for marijuana

Monday, July 20, 2009  Authorities: Slain ex-NFL star McNair's blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit

Thursday, June 25, 2009  Cubs catcher Geovany Soto 'embarrassed' by positive marijuana test at World Baseball Classic

Wednesday, May 13, 2009  Former NBA player Corie Blount sentenced in Ohio to 1 year in prison on marijuana charges

Wednesday, April 01, 2009  Former NBA player Corie Blount enters guilty plea on drug charges in Ohio.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009  Motivational speaking group no longer motivated by Olympic hero Michael Phelps.