South Carolina Cops Consider Charging Phelps

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<CITE class=source>Associated Press
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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina authorities in the county where Michael Phelps was spotted smoking from a marijuana pipe say they are considering a criminal charge against the Olympic superstar.
Lt. Chris Cowan said Tuesday that Richland County sheriff's investigators are gathering more information about the photo, which showed the swimmer inhaling from a marijuana pipe.
Cowan did not specify what charge was being considered and declined to discuss details of the investigation.
The photograph was first shown in a British tabloid Sunday. News of the World said the picture was taken during a November house party while Phelps was visiting the University of South Carolina.
Phelps and his advisers did not dispute the photo's authenticity. He has issued a public apology.
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Did he ever say he actually smoked pot out of the bong? He apologized for questionable behavior but I don't think he ever came out and said he smoked it. If he didn't and since the picture doesn't show any marijuana, I don't think the cops can do shit to him.
 

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this country sucks. What an embarrassment
 

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Pure Publicity game by the police dept... Unless they have some smoke from the pipe or residue from the bowl there is no way in hell a D.A. would even think about filing charges on somebody for ACTING like they were doing something which is all the police dept could prove by evidence...Whats wrong with this country is these peon public officials thinking its their privilege to jump in front of any camera they can find....Led by Soherto the camera hog..
 

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