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NEW: Felonies dropped against former Oklahoma State University football player
Bo Bowling has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor marijuana-related counts after prosecutors dropped felony drug charges
STILLWATER, Okla. — Former Oklahoma State wide receiver Bo Bowling on Tuesday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors - charges reduced from felonies after his ex-girlfriend refused to cooperate with prosecutors, prosecutor Tom Lee said.
Bowling, 21, was charged in February 2009 with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled and dangerous substance — Alprazolam, an antidepressant commonly known as Xanax, Ephedrine or Stanozolol. The marijuana charge is a felony offense.
Those counts were dropped and expunged and misdemeanor charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia were filed Tuesday.
Bowling's sentencing was deferred for a year, except for 30 days to be spent in the county jail before May 30. The time frame will allow Bowling to finish classes this semester at OSU. Bowling must also complete 25 hours of community service within four months and pay $750 in fees and court costs.
Stillwater police searched Bowling's home Feb. 8, 2009, after his ex-girlfriend alleged he had marijuana, an arrest warrant affidavit shows. Items seized from the home include marijuana, Alprazolam, marijuana packaging material and a metal grinder with marijuana residue. Bowling was suspended from the OSU football team and did not play last season.
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