Just one daya after news broke that Olympic ski legend Bode Miller had been arrested in Idaho on misdemeanor drug charges, the case may already be headed toward dismissal. According to Miller’s attorney, the charges are expected to be dropped after prosecutors review the facts surrounding the June 6 traffic stop. The retired U.S. ski racer was arrested in Fremont County, Idaho, and initially charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He posted a $5,000 bond and later entered not guilty pleas to both counts.
In a statement to ABC News, attorney Jeromy Stafford said the drugs were not found on Miller and confirmed that the prosecuting attorney intends to dismiss the charges.
Miller publicly disputed the charges contained in the police affidavit. According to court records, a Fremont County Sheriff’s deputy reported finding a white dispensary-style bag containing 4.1 grams of psilocybin mushrooms. However, Miller offered a different version of events in a statement posted to Instagram. Miller wrote that a friend traveling with him possessed a small amount of cannabis and a cannabis pipe, items he claimed he knew nothing about. He added that both fully cooperated with law enforcement during the traffic stop.
The apparent contradiction between the sheriff’s affidavit and Miller’s account has become the central issue in the case and his lawyer is confident charges will be dismissed.
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Miller remains one of the most accomplished ski racers in history. The New Hampshire native won six Olympic medals across five Winter Games, including gold in the super combined at the 2010 Winter Olympics. He also captured two overall World Cup titles, 33 World Cup victories, and remains the only American man to win World Cup races in all five alpine disciplines.
As of Wednesday, June 24, court records still list a pretrial hearing scheduled for July 29, though that could change if prosecutors formally dismiss the case.