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Isn't he sitting on waiver wires across this great nation of ours? If you want him, I think he'd be free.
Poor attempt at humor.
How does anyone become "accidently" involved in a high speed chase (without an actual accident)?
That's what his publicist is saying. Others have indicated he was arrested for possession of marijuana and unlawful use of a weapon. Probably still too soon to tell what the real situation is.
publicist ran the old jedi mind trick on the cops, maybe?"these are not the droids you are looking for..."
Police said it could take a month to file charges.
Evidently Maroney has a permit to carry a concealed weapon. While he can carry a concealed weapon, he can't do so if he's under the influence of drugs. It would seem that this is the bone of contention from the police. His publicist says he was not involved with any drugs. The police are saying that he unlawfully carried a weapon and was under the influence. So, I'm guessing they need to get the drug test back before they can file charges. Until then, any lawyer Maroney can afford can get him out of jail on no solid evidence until they get the test back. I can't believe I typed all that about Lawrence Maroney, even if he's a hometown kid...David Yudkin said:
Glad you did. It pieces it all together pretty well. Bottom line is that although his publicist suggests he won't be charged, the likelihood is that he still will be charged.If so, bottom line for fantasy purposes is that any thought of a starting job, or even RBBC spot, next year (he is a UFA now), already a low percentage probability, can likely be forgotten. Even if not charged, teams will likely take into consideration this event when considering him for his next place of employment. Any dynasty player still rostering him in deep dynasty leagues and holding out a glimmer of hope he might resurrect his career next year (as I have been in a couple of leagues) probably can retire that thought and move on and roster another longshot instead.
What drug test?
Now, whether that's a drug test or hair sample or whatever, I'm sure (if they know their jobs at all) it's something that is admissible as evidence.ETA -- actually, as I think some more about it, maybe this will only amount to a pot possession charge. Note earlier in the article that Maroney's publicist said "He was released without being charged with any offense and we do not anticipate he will be charged with any criminal offense."
Thanks CP. I was thinking "blood test" when "drug test" was mentioned.
