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."
Last night the AI producers or Fox released a statement that Bo had fully disclosed his past and they knew all about it. The same with Scott, he disclosed his past & AI knew about it. The other contestants hid thier "indiscretions" & that is why they were removed.
... And Con's Band - Pray For The Soul Of Betty - went to # 2 on Amazon today and it is not to be released until May 10th.
Con had to sign over all rights to the band before signing with AI so he probally won't see a penny. Hope for him his band will take care of him.
Somehow I think Lt. Dan will be okay.
I know what you mean about his sulleness. He has had a bit of an attitude lately.
I wonder if he is frustrated with all the negative comments about him. From the judges, especially Simon, Ryan and all over the media. It would sure put me in a bad mood!
I agree with your husband about the girl just filing for spite. The judge must have agreed also, to give him such a light sentence.
He probably should have been gone this week, but hopefully when he does go, he uses what he learned and goes on to find some sort of a music career.
Do you happen to know where they came up with the name of his band?
EXACTLY! I don't think this gal was any sort of a princess herself.
I have no idea!!
Thanks for the ping. The other thread is going to get either very interesting or suddenly quiet from certain circles! ;)
It's a very interesting name. I like it. If I find out where it came from, I'll let you know.
LOL
Fantasia won last year. The screech owl.
I'm inclined toagree with you, as long as people cut Scott the same slack. They both appeal to different audiences, but both deserve to be treated equally regarding their pasts.
Now THAT is funny! Did you type that with a straight face? :)
His band did.
Looks like its already happening on this very thread.
Wait a minute, that's AFTER his involvement with the church.
Yes, I sure did.
Yep!
Uh huh...just as we thought.
Two freepmails to you.
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