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Michael Phelps Could Be Facing Legal Trouble
Posted on 03. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
Michael Phelps may face drug charges in Columbia, S.C. after a photo of the Olympian puffing marijuana from a pipe was published Britain’s News of The World last weekend.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Sheriff Leon Lott Jr. said an investigation into the party on campus of the University of South Carolina and charges could be pending against the 23-year-old champion swimmer.
“If someone breaks the law in Richland County, we have an obligation as law enforcement to investigate and to bring charges,” the statement read.
“The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is making an effort to determine if Mr. Phelps broke the law. If he did, he will be charged in the same manner as anyone else. The Sheriff has a responsibility to be fair, to enforce the law and to not turn a blind eye because someone is a celebrity.”
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More On Michael Phelps Infamous Bong Photo & Apology
Posted on 02. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
Record-setting Olympian Michael Phelps was photographed taking a hit off a bong at a party at the University of South Carolina. The photo was said to be taken in early November when Phelps was secretly seeing a co-ed at the college, probably one of many women he was seeing at the time. News of The World has the photo along with a party-goer’s account that he was smoking weed, drinking beer and doing plenty of shots with everyone. It’s not really surprising or shocking, but Phelps has a reputation as a highly focused athlete and plenty of multi-million dollar endorsement deals to protect. News Of The World claims that his people worked hard to try and convince them not to run the story:
The US Olympics Committee, who have pledged to clamp down on drug use, refused to comment, as did USA Swimming and Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman.
More surprising still was the World Anti-Doping Agency’s refusal to comment, given that they introduced the four-year ban on sport’s drug users.
Phelps, who earned £4million last year in endorsements, has resumed training for the 2012 games.
But there were fears about his commitment when…
Phelps is represented by marketing giant Octagon, which works with huge brands such as Mastercard and HSBC. They admitted proven cannabis use would be “a major taint” on Phelps’ character.
Spokesman Clifford Bloxham offered us an extraordinary deal not to publish our story, saying Phelps would become our columnist for three years, host events and get his sponsors to advertise with us.
In return, he asked that we kill Phelps’ bong picture. Bloxham said: “It’s seeing if something potentially very negative for Michael could turn into something very positive for the News of the World.”
He stressed that the swimmer had taken 1,500 drug tests and never failed one.
-From News of The World
After News of The World refused Phelps’ spokesperson’s offer, he handled the situation with a well worded admission. Phelps has good people behind him who know how to deal with the press:
I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I’m 23 years old and despite the successes I’ve had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again
It’s a blip on the media radar that will affect Phelps more than anyone else.
A lot of other media sites are playing this as ‘its just marijuana’ and ‘not that big of a deal’. I see why they are saying that, But I think they are missing the big picture on this one.
I mean millions of adolescents were glued to their TVs over the summer mesmerized by Phelps every win- Phelps became an instant role model and inspiration to so many kids, his lack of judgement and drug use will undoubtedly send the wrong message to many….
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Michael Phelps Hits The Bong, Probably Not A Good Idea…
Posted on 01. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
Michael Phelps Smoking Pot, Using A Bong
The sports world has be shocked by revealing photos of Michael Phelps smoking marijuana from a cannabis pipe (otherwise known as a bong for smoking weed). Michael Phelps is an Olympian who has won an unprecedented 14 gold medals, and this picture threatens to tarnish his image all over the world.
Yikes!
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Michael Phelps & Caroline Pal Airport Photo Staged.
Posted on 12. Dec, 2008 by CSS.
Gold medal-winning Olympian says a new photo of him and a barely-dressed woman, identified as Las Vegas cocktail waitress Caroline Pal, at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday was a set-up by a greedy photographer.
“They pose the girl up next to me as I get out of the car, and she follows me in,” Michael explained on Live with Regis & Kelly Friday. “I was like, ‘Oh wow, you guys are pretty original — pose somebody next to me to make it look like we’re together!’ She, like, follows me up the counter.”
“I’ve never seen her before in my life! They were following us all day in L.A., so it was just nuts.”
Hahahaha man that takes some balls to be that chick, I guess if you are desperate for publicity you will do anything…
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Michael Phelps On Cover Of 'Sports Illustrated' December Issue.
Posted on 03. Dec, 2008 by CSS.
Michael Phelps covers the December 8, 2008 Sports Illustrated
Michael Phelps just achieved another unprecedented feat; the Baltimore native has become the first swimmer honored as Sports Illustrated’s “Sportsman of the Year.”
“Honestly, I feel like the same person I’ve been my whole life,” Michael said at a recent photo session where he posed for the Sports Illustrated cover. “I’m doing what I love. I was able to accomplish what I wanted to accomplish this year. It’s been a dream come true of a year, and I definitely couldn’t ask to change anything.”
S.I. group editor Terry McDonell said this year it was an easy choice:
“Look at what he did in Beijing last summer. I was there. I saw him race after race, win again and again — we all saw that. And then to know him now — it is so obvious that he changed not only swimming, but also the entire Olympic landscape.”
Phelps, 23, broke human dolphin Mark Spitz’s record when he brought home eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in August. He is the “Most Decorated Olympian” in the history of the Games.
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Ashton & Demi are courting Michael Phelps
Posted on 03. Oct, 2008 by CSS.
Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are said to be working hard to convince Michael Phelps to star in a reality show that they’re dying to produce. The husband and wife team want to feature the 23 year-old swimmer’s life of recent luxury after he earned more Olympic medals than anyone in history and millions in endorsement deals.
The Hollywood gossip mill began churning when Demi, 45, and Michael – who won a record eight gold medals at this summer’s Beijing Olympics – were spotted having drinks together at the Chateau Marmont recently.
“But it was all part of Demi and Ashton’s effort to get Michael to sign with them for a reality show,” an insder told The Enquirer.
“Demi was in a business mode and was making sure Michael knew she was serious about working with him.”
Not long after that initial meeting, Demi and Ashont, 30, invited Michael to their home for dinner.
“Ashton sees a Phelps reality show as a breakout hit,” divulged the insider.
“He said to Michael, ‘Do you want to be on a box of cereal or do you want to be a Hollywood star? It’s up to you.”
-National Enquirer
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Michael Phelps is Waxxy!
Posted on 02. Oct, 2008 by CSS.
So there is this new (creepy/disturbing) wax figure of Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps unveiled over in Beijing, China (wearing his eight gold medals) at the national museum wax art exhibition!
Aside from the ears, the height, and the 8 gold medals- it really doesn’t resemble him at all!
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Hollywood Keeps Calling..
Posted on 28. Aug, 2008 by CSS.
Michael Phelps is now set to host the season opener for Saturday Night Live….. Do we know if he can act???
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More VMA News.
Posted on 28. Aug, 2008 by CSS.
Michael Phelps will be joining the MTV VMA shindig in September. It’s not clear what his role will be, but people are speculating that he will introduce a music act.
Should be fun!
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Paybacks A Bitch.
Posted on 26. Aug, 2008 by CSS.
Well you reap what you sow. .. Michael Phelps father has been talking to the media about how he has not spoken to his son since before Michael left for Beijing. I don’t know if he thinks he can drum up some sympathy or what but Michael Phelps is USA golden boy now and I think Fred Phelps will be hard pressed to find anyone sympathising with his situation.
Michael tries not to talk about his father and attributes all of his success to his mom Debbie.
It’s really sad when people become successful and those key players in their life that weren’t there growing up all of a sudden want back in… Almost always for allterior motives.
