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McPherson Pleads No Contest2 July 2003TALLAHASSEE, Florida – As reported by the Associated Press: “Former Florida State quarterback Adrian McPherson pleaded no contest to gambling and theft charges Wednesday and will do community service, serve 90 days on a county work detail and be on probation for up to 30 months. “No judgment of guilt will be entered in McPherson's case under a plea agreement reached between McPherson and Leon County prosecutors, and prosecutors said they wouldn't object to ending his probation after 18 months if McPherson abides by all the conditions of the sentence. “…In addition to the gambling charge, McPherson faced three felony counts and a misdemeanor in connection with the theft, forgery and cashing of a check from a Tallahassee business. He faced another felony charge for bouncing checks. “…McPherson also agreed to pay back the money. He's also not allowed to write any checks, but instead must do all his banking by debit card. “Circuit Judge James Hankinson warned McPherson to take the conditions of his probation seriously, or, `next time, you'll be sitting over on that bench in a blue uniform.’ “…`I'm just relieved it's all over. I'm ready to get back in school and get on with my life,’ McPherson said. “…McPherson's eligibility to play football would still have to be determined by the NCAA…” |