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The controversial photograph of Michael Phelps,
ace American swimmer with a marijuana pipe
received undue attention earlier leading to
a three month ban. At a party during the
month of November Phelps was photographed
with a pipe that led to a three month ban.
According to Richland County Sheriff Leon
Lett, “Having thoroughly investigated
this matter, we do not believe we have enough
evidence to prosecute anyone that was presented
at the November party.”
The record holder for eight gold medals
at the Beijing Olympics was holding a bong
in a photograph taken for a British newspaper
two weeks ago.
The sponsorship deal with Cerealmaker Kelloggs
was cancelled following the ban.
The bong in the display was to be auctioned
by eBay for a whopping $100,000.
Lett is quoted to have stated, “How
can we teach our kids... not to do drugs,
then look away when it's an important person?”
This was the reply given when criticized
for his approach towards Phelps.
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