Michael Phelps Won’t Be Charged For Bong Hit

February 17, 2009 at 6:40am PST
Tags: Michael Phelps
Photos: splashnewsonline.com

A South Carolina sheriff has confirmed Michael Phelps will not be charged with any crime after a photo of the 14-time gold medalist hitting a bong was released on the Internet.

“I’m glad this matter is put to rest,” Mikey said in a statement. “But there are also some important lessons that I’ve learned. For me, it’s all about recognizing that I used bad judgment, and it’s a mistake I won’t make again. For young people especially, be careful about the decisions you make.

“One bad decision can really hurt you and the people you care about. I really appreciate the support my family and fans have shown me and now, I will move forward and dive back into the pool, having put this whole thing behind me.”

You can finally exhale, Mike. A sigh of relief that is.

–Sasha Perl-Raver

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