Posted on 04/28/2005 2:34:44 PM PDT by Asphalt
APRIL 28--One of the five remaining "American Idol" finalists was once arrested for felony cocaine possession, but had the charge--and a separate marijuana count--dismissed last year after completing a so-called "diversion program," The Smoking Gun has learned. Harold "Bo" Bice, 29, was busted in June 2001 by Huntsville, Alabama cops and hit with the drug count, a Class C felony, according to the below warrant. He was arrested again in July 2003 near Birmingham and charged with marijuana possession, public intoxication, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court records. He pleaded guilty to the latter two misdemeanors in December 2004. The pot charge was dismissed after Bice's successful completion of the same diversion program that covered his prior cocaine bust. In that 2001 case, a District Court preliminary hearing was set for August 29, but when a Huntsville Police Department investigator did not show, Judge Susan Moquin dismissed the Bice case, according to a court docket. But with prosecutors prepared to refile the felony count, Bice later opted to enter a drug diversion program overseen by the district attorney's office, according to Heather Douglas, spokesperson for the Madison County D.A.. Bice formally entered the diversion program in 2003 following his pot arrest, and the two separate drug possession charges were effectively merged and covered by Bice's diversion program, according to a TSG source familiar with the cases (the cocaine charge was bounced on April 28, 2004, and the pot rap was dismissed five months ago). Bice was arrested on the cocaine charge after scoring about 1/2 a gram of the drug from an acquaintance at Huntsville's Silver Dollar strip club, according to a source. If convicted of the felony coke charge, Bice would have faced a maximum of 10 years in jail, though a probationary term would have been more likely. While details of what Bice had to do in the diversion program are confidential, enrollees usually must submit to urine tests, undergo drug counseling, and attend awareness classes. Bice, who worked at the time in a Huntsville bar, is a long-haired rocker whose gritty appearance and performances have stood out from "American Idol"'s usual pop pablum. On Fox Television's "Idol" web site, Bice reports that his "most embarrassing moment" was when he once "fell off stage during a show."
I was wondering when someone was going to mention him. I really like him. He's nice looking, has a great voice without being too far out there, and at 19 he can certainly work on stage presence. Heck if Clay could do it so could Anthony!
Wow--- now there's a voice from the past!!! Not sure how many here will even remember him. I'm assuming you're referring to Bobby Vinton. Boy I sure don't see the resemblance. I think Anthony sings rings around him, and a darn sight better looking!
I love Anthony. He's an adorable young man and that voice is strong and pure. The fact that he wasn't supposed to be able to sing at all, just makes it that much better.
The last couple of weeks with him finally being able to relax and enjoy being out there have been much better performances. I hope he doesn't get voted off, because it is a joy to hear him improve each week.
He's really the only one that actually gets better each time.
That's good to hear. Personally it hasn't changed my opinion of him because he has seemed genuine. When I heard this today I remembered that the local FOX affiliate had done a segment on his church life. I felt he is probably working to change his life. He will still get my votes! Hope he can stay in it. If not I don't believe this will hurt him. He's a good performer.
That's okay Anna, I don't hold it against you. :-)
I liked Nadia in a lot of ways, but she looked mad everytime she sang. The girl had style though and I liked that. (well except the mohawk of course..)
Poor Carrie, she just looks like a stick standing there. Lovely voice though.
Bad Boy Records would be a great place for Scott. I like Scott, he sings from the heart. He may not be the best there, but he choses songs that mean something and that appeals to me a lot.
The only thing that really bothers me about this thing with Bo is that all of those people who say such nasty things about Scott, will probably give Bo a complete pass.
I don't mean you of course. I haven't seen you do that at all, but you know who I'm talking about from the AI thread.
Scott seems to have turned his life around too, but he gets no credit for it.
No he doesn't. I don't have a problem with Scott's record because I truly believe his girlfriend filed for spite. She waited until the next day. Generally a woman who is being in a violent situation will file immediately or not at all(fear retaliation). This is what my husband tells me because he was an asst. d.a. who handled the domestic violence cases. I do however have a problem with Scott's sulleness and attitude lately. It probably stems from lack of esteem due to his childhood, but I find I lose patience with him. :( I do believe Scott has a lot of talent. I like his voice, but the nerves have gotten to him lately. I love the song he sang Tuesday(one of my favorites) but again Luther is hard to sing. I'm glad Scott has made it far but based on Tuesday's performance he probably should have been the one to go. Of course Bo has had some performances in which he could have been the one to go. I hope Scott will rise above his upbringing and not succumb to it.
My vote still goes for Bo.
Brings to mind the Humble Pie song from thirty-some years ago: Thirty Days in the Hole...a greasy ho and a (somethin') cokespoon, and you're jailhouse bound. (Voice on record: How ya doin' boy, you're here for thirty days.)
Amen and Amen I am voting for BO every time and he will win AI
Ruh-roh!
Emily, please don't have a cow. You thought Bo was going to win. My sympathies.
These drug charges are fairly recent, unlike the charges against Scott for throwing a telephone at his girlfriend. (Who knows what she threw at him first???)
I think Bo will be more embarrassed to have it known that his real name is Harold.
Whether you loved him or hated him, Constantine added a spark to the competition that I for one will miss. Remember him doing "My Funny Valentine"? The guy has a future in Las Vegas, at least.
He pleaded guilty to the latter two misdemeanors in December 2004. (quote directly from the smoking gun as written)
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0427051_bo_bice_american_idol_1.html
That was only 4 months ago.
I love Humble Pie, I was just listening to I Don't Need No Doctor...
Humble Pie never gets old. Another track from that collection I loved is "You're so good for me".
Ah, yes...Bobby Vinton, the Polish Prince. He's still doing gigs up in Pennsylvania. I saw a rebroadcast on PBS and he sang to a full house of 60-ish fans.
Yes good one you can download there album from Napster..that's what I did...
Love that type of Rock!
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