Reply #10: Sam Jones III probably wasn't back because was arrested last October

[Rob H.]

for conspiring to distribute oxycodone pills.

Excerpt:

'Smallville' actor Sam Jones III arrested in conspiracy to distribute over 10,000 oxycodone pills
BY CRISTINA EVERETT
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Thursday, October 22, 2009

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According to court documents, the actor and several others devised a plan to purchase and distribute more than 10,000 oxycodone pills.

Jones was reportedly taken into custody by DEA agents who described him as the "Hollywood connection" to the plot.

The 26-year-old actor has been charged with conspiracy to possess illegal drugs with the intent to distribute. If convicted, Jones faces up to 20 years in federal prison.

He pleaded guilty last December and is scheduled to be sentenced next month.


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