War Hero Wants His Pot Back

A former Marine arrested for growing marijuana plants turns out to be a wounded Gulf War hero—and a licensed grower of pot for medicinal purposes. The 39-year-old former lieutenant corporal is insisting Denver area police return his plants, worth more than $100,000. Kevin Dickes uses marijuana to control mood swings linked to his wounds, reports the Military Times.

Dickes, who could have faced six years in jail, is suing for the return of his plants. He says he prefers marijuana to conventional medication. “It may not relieve your pain, but it helps your mood swings," he said. "If you’re down, it will bring you up.” (More Kevin Dickes stories.)