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Patrick Chung Pleads Not Guilty To Cocaine Possession
The Patriots safety waived his arraignment at a New Hampshire court this week, The Boston Globe reported.
New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung waived this week's arraignment and pled not guilty to a felony charge of cocaine possession, The Boston Globe reported Monday morning.
Chung, 32, was indicted by a grand jury Aug. 8. Authorities said that arrest was from a June 25 visit to Chung's Meredith, NH, residence.
Chung's next court date is set for Nov. 8, the Globe reported. The Patriots have a bye that week.
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Chung, who was a team captain last season, signed a contract extension in the offseason. He has been a part of three Super Bowl-winning teams over his two stints with New England.
Chung could be subject to league discipline regardless of the legal outcome.
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"We are aware of the reports regarding Patrick Chung," the Patriots said in a statement last week. "We will not be commenting while his judicial proceedings take place."
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