(AP) -- Former Coastal Carolina wide receiver Jerome Simpson was indicted for marijuana trafficking, nearly four months after police traced a package containing over two pounds of marijuana to his Kentucky home.
Simpson's arraignment has been scheduled for January 30th according to the Cincinnati Enquirer who has the details on the investigation. Cincinnati.com: Simpson Indicted
Cincinnati TV station WLWT-TV spoke with Simpson's attorney and a prosecuting attorney who says that Simpson will be eligible for a diversion program that could avoid jail time. WLWT Simpson Article
Simpson made national headlines with a spectacular front flip touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals on Christmas Eve. You can see that highlight here from NFL.com: NFL.com: Simpson's flip TD
Here's the AP Story:
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson has been indicted for marijuana trafficking, leaving the former Coastal Carolina star subject to a jail sentence and punishment from the NFL.
A Kenton County grand jury indicted the four-year veteran on one count of marijuana trafficking in excess of 8 ounces, a felony count that carries up to five years in jail.
Federal authorities tracked a package shipped to Simpson's home in northern Kentucky last September. They said it contained 2 ½ pounds of marijuana. No charges were filed at that time.
The indictment came one day after Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct at a Cincinnati bar and was sentenced to probation and community service.
Both Jones and Simpson completed the final years on their contracts with the Bengals.
Check out WCPO Cincinnati ABC affiliate story:
http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/sports/football/bengals/bengals-receiver-jerome-simpson-indicted-on-felony-marijuana-charge
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