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Mike Richards charged with possession, but the Kings still look worse than he does

Kings logic: Possession of some pills for personal use = contract termination. Beating up your girlfriend = not.

Former Flyers captain Mike Richards has been charged by police in Manitoba for possession of a controlled substance. He was reportedly charged on August 25, and he will appear in court on September 10.

Mike Richards charged for Possession of Controlled Substance while entering Canada. To appear in court Sep10/15. No further updates #rcmpmb

— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) August 27, 2015

If convicted, Richards could be fined up to $1,000 or sentenced to no more than six months in prison.