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Brief: Jaylen Johnson pleads guilty to pot possession, fined

By Shelby Brown–

U of L men’s basketball player Jaylen Johnson pleaded guilty to marijuana possession in Woodford County April 17. He must pay a $260 fine, as reported by WDRB. Johnson will appear in court again April 24 to prove he paid the fine.

Police pulled Johnson over March 22 for not having a visible license plate. According to officers, the vehicle smelled of marijuana and they reported they found some hidden in a Gatorade bottle in the car.

Johnson played every game of the past season, and has announced he will make himself eligible for the NBA draft.