Chicago Bears' Sam Hurd arrested on drug charges
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12-15-2011 | 06:19 PM
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Chicago Bears' Sam Hurd arrested on drug charges
Chicago Bears' Sam Hurd arrested on drug charges - ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears receiver Sam Hurd was arrested in Chicago on federal drug charges Wednesday night, and the criminal complaint against him describes Hurd as regularly dealing large amounts of drugs in Chicago. Hurd allegedly attempted to purchase cocaine and marijuana from a supplier in North Texas, where the case will be adjudicated.
He was arrested by undercover agents at a Chicago steakhouse Wednesday night and was due to appear Thursday in federal court to face a charge that he did "possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more" of cocaine. "We are aware of Sam's arrest and are continuing to gather details surrounding it," the Bears said in a statement. "We are disappointed whenever these circumstances arise. We will deal with them appropriately once we have all the information."
The NFL also is looking into the arrest, according to league spokesman Greg Aiello.
Hurd's agent Ian Greengross did not return calls seeking comment.
The investigation into Hurd's attempt to buy large amounts of cocaine and marijuana began in July 2011, when he was still a member of the Dallas Cowboys, and concluded when he personally met with an undercover agent Wednesday at a restaurant on West Bryn Mawr Avenue in Chicago.
At that meeting, Hurd told the informant that he wanted to buy "five to 10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of marijuana per week for distribution in the Chicago area," according to the complaint.
Chicago Bears receiver Sam Hurd was arrested in Chicago on federal drug charges Wednesday night, and the criminal complaint against him describes Hurd as regularly dealing large amounts of drugs in Chicago. Hurd allegedly attempted to purchase cocaine and marijuana from a supplier in North Texas, where the case will be adjudicated.
He was arrested by undercover agents at a Chicago steakhouse Wednesday night and was due to appear Thursday in federal court to face a charge that he did "possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more" of cocaine. "We are aware of Sam's arrest and are continuing to gather details surrounding it," the Bears said in a statement. "We are disappointed whenever these circumstances arise. We will deal with them appropriately once we have all the information."
The NFL also is looking into the arrest, according to league spokesman Greg Aiello.
Hurd's agent Ian Greengross did not return calls seeking comment.
The investigation into Hurd's attempt to buy large amounts of cocaine and marijuana began in July 2011, when he was still a member of the Dallas Cowboys, and concluded when he personally met with an undercover agent Wednesday at a restaurant on West Bryn Mawr Avenue in Chicago.
At that meeting, Hurd told the informant that he wanted to buy "five to 10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of marijuana per week for distribution in the Chicago area," according to the complaint.
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12-18-2011 | 02:01 PM
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Dude should have the book thrown at him, and he shouldn't be allowed to play in the NFL anymore.
I'm tired of these "professional" athletes getting away with things like these and then being allowed back to play. Give somebody else a chance!
I'm tired of these "professional" athletes getting away with things like these and then being allowed back to play. Give somebody else a chance!
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12-18-2011 | 04:15 PM
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agree with book being thrown at him, but no other pro athlete has EVER done anything to this level!
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12-22-2011 | 09:31 PM
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Read this and wondered what the outrage was
then read this.
What an idiot. Making $685k a year playing a game and then does this.
"possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more" of cocaine.
five to 10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of marijuana per week for distribution in the Chicago area,
What an idiot. Making $685k a year playing a game and then does this.