When Chuck Berry Was Arrested for Marijuana
On July 19, 1990, Chuck Berry, who passed away on Mar. 18, was busted for possession of approximately one ounce of marijuana in Missouri. He pled guilty to a reduced misdemeanor charge four months later.
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Trump Says Snoop Dogg's Career Is Failing
Snoop Dogg has joined Donald Trump's enemies lists that includes the New York Times, CNN, Saturday Night Live, the Washington Post, Vanity Fair and Buzzfeed. Each has been described by the president as "failing." Now Snoop is part of that group.
ASA's Best and Worst Medical Marijuana States (2017)
Americans for Safe Access grades 44 states that have some form of medicinal cannabis program in their 2017 "Medical Marijuana Access in the United States" report. Not one state received an A, while 16 were given F- grade.
Chiefs' Demetrius Harris Busted for Weed in Missouri
Demetrius Harris, the Chiefs' backup tight end, was arrested Mar. 7 after a traffic stop led to a search that produced more than 35 grams of pot in the car. Police charged Harris with suspicion of felony possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.
Star Leaf Marijuana Now Available in Washington
The sci-fi stoner movie, "Star Leaf," is now a strain of marijuana available in Washington State. Phoenix Cannabis Company in Tumwater is the producer and Clear Choice Cannabis in Tacoma is the initial retailer.
Senators Send Letter to Jeff Sessions About DOJ's Marijuana Policy
Eleven senators signed a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions Mar. 2 calling on the Justice Department to continue its hand's-off approach to statewide legalization. "We respectfully request that you uphold the DOJ's existing policy," they wrote.
Tonight on Comedy Central: Doug Benson on 'The High Court'
Stoner comic Doug Benson has a new gig. He's Judge Doug on Comedy Central's latest show," The High Court." "I'm like Judge Judy with doobies," he hypes in the trailer. "I like odor in my court." The show airs Monday to Thursday at 12 am.
'Moonlight' Takes Oscar for Best Picture
The druggy saga "Moonlight" garnered eight Academy Award noms, winning three for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay and Supporting Actor, and holding off "La La Land," which until the final botched announcement by Warren Beattly and Faye Dunaway, had earned six awards.