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Bong Owner Tried to Get $100K on eBay

Eight partygoers have been arrested; Phelps not among them

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(Newser) – The bong case grows. Eight people in Columbia, SC, have been arrested on drug charges stemming from the infamous frat party that Michael Phelps attended, WIS-TV reports. Those eight do not include Phelps himself, but they do include the bong's owner, who reportedly tried to sell it on eBay for $100,000. The piece of memorabilia is now in police custody.

The county sheriff, meanwhile, remains adamant about pressing ahead with the case and is leaving open the possibility that Phelps will be charged. Others near and far are not so gung-ho. The local police department has refused to investigate, and South Carolina’s governor was nonchalant. “I don't see what it gets at this point,” he said.

Michael Phelps answers questions from reporters about his outing as a pothead.
Michael Phelps answers questions from reporters about his outing as a pothead.   (AP Photo)
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps pauses as he answers questions from reporters before training at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Baltimore.
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps pauses as he answers questions from reporters before training at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center, Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.   (AP Photo)
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Newser001
Feb 10, 09 5:22 PM CST
I believe all of this is way over the top... Reply
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Feb 10, 09 6:20 PM CST
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JackRabbit
Feb 11, 09 12:44 AM CST
they are arresting people FROM a picture ?? But the head of the IRS dont pay his TAXES, & no big deal.......WTF is goin gon here....WAKE UP FOLKS Reply
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riffran
Feb 11, 09 3:55 AM CST
it's all about the minute of limelight....How they going to prove the "residual" was in there at the time, phelps toked?......and how they going to prove it was his...(don't get me wrong, he was busted big time and i'm sure he did it)...A half assed lawyer will rip apart that case...in his or her sleep Reply
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AnnieOkie58
Feb 11, 09 9:25 AM CST
County Sheriff...aka....Barney Fife ! Reply
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