Al Gore III Charged With Drug Possession

yesman065 · 07-22-2007, 09:08 PM

Gore's Son Charged With Drug Possession

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) -- Al Gore's son was charged Friday with possessing marijuana and other drugs that authorities say were discovered in his car after he was pulled over this month for speeding.

He faces two felony counts of drug possession, two misdemeanor counts of drug possession without a prescription and one misdemeanor count of marijuana possession, the district attorney's office said in a statement. Gore also was charged with a traffic infraction for allegedly driving faster than 100 miles per hour.

Prosecutors said he could be sentenced to a maximum of three years and eight months in prison if convicted on all counts, though he might be eligible for a drug treatment program instead of prison.

Kalee Kreider, a spokeswoman for Gore's parents, said the family had no comment.

The charges stem from July 4, when Orange County sheriff's deputies say they pulled Gore over for speeding.

Gore was allegedly driving a 2006 blue Toyota Prius at about 100 mph. Upon searching the car, deputies say they discovered less than an ounce of marijuana and a variety of medications - including Xanax, Valium, Vicodin and Adderall. Authorities said

I wonder why this wasn't splashed all over the radio & TV - or did I just miss it?

07-22-2007, 09:08 PM	#1
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	Al Gore III Charged With Drug Possession Gore's Son Charged With Drug Possession LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) -- Al Gore's son was charged Friday with possessing marijuana and other drugs that authorities say were discovered in his car after he was pulled over this month for speeding. He faces two felony counts of drug possession, two misdemeanor counts of drug possession without a prescription and one misdemeanor count of marijuana possession, the district attorney's office said in a statement. Gore also was charged with a traffic infraction for allegedly driving faster than 100 miles per hour. Prosecutors said he could be sentenced to a maximum of three years and eight months in prison if convicted on all counts, though he might be eligible for a drug treatment program instead of prison. Kalee Kreider, a spokeswoman for Gore's parents, said the family had no comment. The charges stem from July 4, when Orange County sheriff's deputies say they pulled Gore over for speeding. Gore was allegedly driving a 2006 blue Toyota Prius at about 100 mph. Upon searching the car, deputies say they discovered less than an ounce of marijuana and a variety of medications - including Xanax, Valium, Vicodin and Adderall. Authorities said I wonder why this wasn't splashed all over the radio & TV - or did I just miss it?

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