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Posted: April 13, 2007

Drug Charges Dropped Against Duke Student

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Durham, N.C. — Drug charges have been dropped against a Duke University student who had been accused of having 17 pounds of marijuana delivered to his dormitory room.

Ryan Packer, 20, a member of the Duke swim team, had been charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of marijuana. Authorities dismissed the charges, saying they had insufficient evidence to prosecute.

Investigators said they used a drug dog to sniff out the package shipped from Arizona. The package was addressed to Packer and delivered to his on-campus residence, police said.

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Interesting...I am a huge advocate of legalization, but in this case, it makes one wonder. In some cases it is like Richard Pryor said..."If you are looking for justice, come down to the courthouse, thats what you will find, just us"
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April 15, 2007 1:29 a.m.
Duke student + white + money + the best lawyers = Charges Dropped.
farrell nightrider
April 14, 2007 11:53 p.m.
I'll bet it was one of those crafty Group of 88, you know there is at least on aging hippy among them.
mike in houston
April 14, 2007 10:59 p.m.
I'm sure he had it sent to himslef, BUT you can't prove that he sent it to himself. What if someone else sent it to him just to get him in trouble? This is a case of knowing someone is guilty but not being able to PROVE your case.
E-Diva
April 14, 2007 2:29 p.m.
No Dope, No Peace!
avocadopit
April 14, 2007 2:14 p.m.
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