Steve-O Pleads Not Guilty in Drug Rap
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For his next stunt, Steve-O is hoping to beat a legal rap.
The Jackass star appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to a charge of felony cocaine possession stemming from last month's drug bust.
Going for a more dapper, button-down look compared to his usual shirtless ways, he entered his plea through his lawyer, Barry Sands.
Los Angeles Commissioner Henry J. Hall set a preliminary hearing for May 13, which Steve-O will be required to attend. At that point, the court will decide whether there's enough evidence to warrant a trial.
Following the proceeding, the MTV prankster hung around to sign a few autographs. He also addressed his reckless lifestyle, telling reporters that after a brief stint in UCLA Medical Center's psych ward shortly after being collared on the cocaine charge, he's finally getting his act together and dealing with his alcohol and drug addictions.
"I've been clean for 44 days," he said.
Steve-O, real name Stephen Glover, got into this mess March 3, when he was busted at approximately 5 a.m. on suspicion of vandalism and drug possession at his Hollywood apartment complex. The 33-year-old had videotaped himself smashing holes into the wall of a neighboring apartment in a foolish bid to rankle a fellow tenant.
Apparently he succeeded, because the irate neighbor ended up making a citizen's arrest. When the cops arrived, they purportedly found a small amount of the white stuff in Steve-O's possession, and he was taken into custody.
After posting $20,000 bail, he checked into UCLA for psychiatric treatment, which he described in subsequent blog posts as his period in the "loony bin."
Now that he's clean and sober, Steve-O is putting his creative juices into something a little more healthy, telling Carson Daly on Last Call recently that he's hard at work recording a "comedy gangsta" album with members of G-Unit.
"I'm the only guy dumb enough to try to give hip-hop a sense of humor," he cracked.
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11 Comments
jerry Wed, Apr 23, 2008 11:11 AM
'JACKASS'
ReportSuzan Wed, Apr 23, 2008 12:25 PM
He's 33years old!!! Stevo seriously needs to get his life straight. I mean he's in his thirty's and still partying like he's in high school. I'm not slamming him because I'm sure is an awesome guy however, he seriously needs to surround himself with a better group of friends if he wants to remain sober and not with the same shady Hollywood crowed.
ReportTracy Wed, Apr 23, 2008 1:24 PM
He's ONLY 33? He looks ancient. You can tell he's partied to hard. Man needs to grow up and stay cleaned up!
Reportdino Wed, Apr 23, 2008 2:17 PM
It kills me how anytime someone famous gets busted for drugs in Hollywood, the first thing their lawyers do is have them check into rehab in an effort to keep them out of jail... and it seems to be working pretty good...
Reportbarbwire7 Wed, Apr 23, 2008 2:33 PM
Well, at least he's wearing a shirt. If I were Kat, I wouldn't so much publicize this guy as such a close friend.
Reportjackass Thu, Apr 24, 2008 12:01 PM
hahaha! party on! do as much fun **** as you can even things that are considered immoral in todays society. hahaha. **** everyone that says steve-o needs to clean up. if he does its his choice and we should respect his decisions even if they're bad choices.
Reportmarc ferris from west belfast Thu, May 8, 2008 3:59 AM
steve o is the man if he wants to party he can party its his life i hope he wins his case an doesent go to jail steve o is a legend for life he is the best raper an stunt man in the world YOU ARE THE MAN steve o rocks
ReportMrB Sun, May 11, 2008 8:38 PM
Raper? At least he's not accused of that.
ReportJeff Tue, May 13, 2008 10:53 PM
Most Negros are much worse!
ReportSTeev Wed, May 14, 2008 12:41 AM
It's Steve-O from the television show JACKASS. he wears a tattoo of his butt on his back.
Reportalloose Wed, May 14, 2008 6:19 PM
he is ******* but funny is ****
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