The Facts:
Holmes was scheduled to attend a preliminary hearing Thursday on a misdemeanor marijuana charge stemming from an October traffic stop. Pittsburgh police said they found three marijuana-filled cigars in Holmes’ car when he was pulled over Oct. 23. Holmes was stopped because his car was similar to one they were looking for in a drug sting, police said.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The 24-year-old player is charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana. The charge carries up to a year in jail, but probation or a fine is common in most cases. HC Mike Tomlin deactivated Holmes for a game following the traffic stop. He was not arrested and received a court summons, which is common with misdemeanor charges in Pennsylvania. .... Holmes, who made the game-winning catch against Arizona in the Super Bowl, said he “learned a lot” from missing a game following the traffic stop.
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