Posted on 06/22/2005 3:22:52 PM PDT by Enterprise
"Reuben James Houston, a starting senior cornerback on the Georgia Tech football team, was arrested in Atlanta on Tuesday and is facing drug charges in connection with a Fresno marijuana distribution operation, according to federal prosecutors.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Escobar said Houston, 22, is accused of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute nearly 100 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $60,000."
(Excerpt) Read more at fresnobee.com ...
A criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Fresno alleges that Houston was to receive 100 pounds of marijuana.
According to the prosecutor, Oscar Rosales, age 39, of Fresno, directed a nephew, Anthonay Baltazar, 22, of Turlock to deliver the marijuana.
Only $600.00 an lb...not bad considering inflation...
It does seem kind of cheap doesn't it? I am making an assumption that if he was fronted the marijuana that he was to pay for it out of his profits. By the time it was all sold it would come out to much more than 600 a pound.
Another great athletic role model ...
The stupidity of sports figures with everything to lose never ceases to amaze me.
From my alma mater ...
http://www.dailycampus.com/media/paper340/news/2005/04/28/Sports/Uconn.Kellogg.Part.Ways-943230.shtml
UConn, Kellogg part ways
By Adam Caparell
Published: Thursday, April 28, 2005
Article Tools: Page 1 of 1
Media Credit: Julie Friedlander
Antonio Kellogg has been officially expelled from UConn.
Antonio Kellogg's time at UConn is officially over after the Huskies' backup point guard was expelled from school and coach Jim Calhoun severed all ties with the troubled 19-year-old.
"We worked hard over the past year to assist Antonio through both the academic and athletic transition to life as a college student-athlete," Calhoun said. "Unfortunately, it did not turn out as we had hoped or expected.
"We wish Antonio the very best in his future endeavors and hope that he will continue his education in an environment in which he can be successful," Calhoun said.
The freshman was kicked out of school after running into the law on two separate occasions.
On March 30, Kellogg was charged with possession of less than four ounces of marijuana after a police officer approached him and several friends at an off-campus apartment complex. Kellogg, in an attempt to hide the marijuana, dropped a bag after police said they had detected the smell of burnt marijuana.
On April 9, Kellogg was charged with attempting to assault a police officer, first-degree criminal trespassing and interfering with an officer after an incident in Hale Hall - a Hilltop dormitory that he was kicked out of by the Department of Residential Life after the first semester.
Kellogg appeared in court Wednesday and was granted a special form of probation by Rockville Superior Court Judge Constance Epstein.
The charges will be dismissed if Kellogg can successfully complete two years of probation which includes enrollment in a one-year drug education program. Kellogg was also sentenced to 100 hours of community service with a program in which he would advise other college athletes.
Epstein also told Kellogg that he should either be enrolled in another university, employed or both during his probation period. Documentation of his community service was also requested by Epstein and Kellogg will be allowed to serve his probation in his home state of California.
"Now that the court matters are behind him, Mr. Kellogg has the opportunity to continue his pursuit to be a student athlete at a university that fits his need and where he fits their needs," Rob Britt, Kellogg's attorney said.
The Oakland, Calif. native appeared in 29 games for the Huskies averaging three points per game, but had a falling out with Calhoun and the coaching staff toward the end of the season.
It culminated with Kellogg's suspension from all basketball related activities March 14 - only three days before the NCAA Tournament began.
Kellogg had no prior criminal record before coming to UConn.
He would be a good role model for the NBA.
"Judge, it was for personal use, I swear!"
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