Megan Turner
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested Friday on charges of unlawful carrying of a handgun, possession of marijuana, and speeding in his hometown of South Carolina, WSOC-TV’s DaShawn Brown reports.
While the team is aware of his arrest, they declined to comment as it is a pending legal matter.
ESPN’s David Newton reports Smith’s charges included possession of a narcotic — weed — with intent to distribute, according to public records.
The 23-year-old was released on a $5,000 bond for the narcotic charge and an additional $1,000 bond for the gun-related charge. The 23-year-old has a court date set for June 14, which is scheduled to be the second day of Carolina’s four-day minicamp, ESPN reports.
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13% y’all LOL national felon league true to form
So shocking………said no one!
He’ll get a $250 fine for the MJ, and $40 for the gun, naturally.
The NFL will require that he make a “Inspire” PSA about the need for ‘Criminal Justice Reform’.
White player-make an example of him. Black player, nah, not so much. After all, White supremacy and institutional racism led the poor boy to this.
Same shit different day.