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DUI case against Boston goes on
Police say the charge against the Bucs receiver stands.
By ANNE LINDBERG, Times Staff Writer
Published September 7, 2007
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David Boston was arrested for DUI.
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PINELLAS PARK - A DUI charge against Bucs wide receiver David Boston will stand.
After receiving results of a urine test, Pinellas Park police said in a statement Thursday that "based upon the results of such analysis, the State Attorney's Office is proceeding with the case against Mr. Boston."
The test results were not released because the case still is under investigation, said Capt. Sandy Forseth, the department spokesman.
"All I am able to say at this time is that I have done nothing wrong; I was not impaired," Boston said in a statement. "I have assured, and will continue to assure, the Buccaneers that I have done nothing wrong. And, in the end when this matter is resolved, the facts will show that I have done nothing wrong. I appreciate the Buccaneers organization believing in me and the fans for their support."
Coach Jon Gruden said: "I don't have any information on that. Once we get information, we'll move on accordingly. We'll see for ourselves what exactly is going on with this case and we'll react, obviously, accordingly."
Boston's attorney, Ronald Hanes of Tampa, remained upbeat: "We're confident David's going to be vindicated ..."
Heasked that a portion of the urine sample be preserved for independent testing and warned police to document their procedures "to ensure no contamination or mishandling of any samples taken."
Boston, 29, was arrested and charged Aug. 23 with misdemeanor DUI after he was found asleep at the wheel of his red Range Rover at Park Boulevard and 49th Street N.
Officers suspected that he might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol when they noticed his eyes were fluttering, consistent with a condition known as nystagmus.
They took Boston into custody and performed a Breathalyzer test. When it came back negative, an officer known as a drug recognition expert was asked to test Boston. Boston protested he was innocent and refused to participate in the tests, as is his right, so officers took a urine sample.
Boston pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors in 2002 after testing positive for cocaine and marijuana discovered during a traffic stop.
While with the Dolphins, he was suspended for four games in 2004 for violating the league's steroid policy. Boston, who had a season-ending knee injury at the time, denied taking an anabolic steroid but his appeal was denied. He was charged with simple assault in Burlington, Vt., later that month, and eventually pleaded no contest to striking a ticket agent at the airport.
This is Boston's second stint with the Bucs. He was cut before the start of last season.
Times staff writer Rick Stroud contributed to this report.
[Last modified September 6, 2007, 23:33:08]
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by R. Fix
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09/08/07 04:36 PM
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Hey Jeff, DUI is not excusable because the stuff you ingested is from a legal script. Boston could have killed someone. He should not have been driving. He could well have afforded a cab to the airport. Hes in denial to believe he did no wrong.
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by jack s
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09/08/07 04:23 PM
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lets see... i feel asleep at the wheel in a busy intersection, remained unconscious for 15 min until police arrived, had no clue were i was, argued with police officer on how to do his job, but i swear i wasnt impaired. Just overzealous cops... right
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by Brian
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09/08/07 03:20 AM
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Wow, what a group of sinics. I will wait to see this play out rather than jump to the side of a known previous drug user who denied his use of steroids once before that landed him suspended. Use your head people...
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by J
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09/08/07 12:12 AM
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Let's say this fella was on vicoden/oxy/pot, whatever & he crashed into & killed/hurt your wife, husband, kids, parents...you'd all be praising the police (P'Park or other wise). Better safe than sorry. They are here to Protect & Serve.
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by Bob
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09/07/07 12:28 PM
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I was pulled over by Pinellas Park cops a few years back. Actually, they searched my car at a Subway on Park Blvd looking for drugs. they didn't find any, because I have never ever used. But they were accusing me. then they let me go. No ticket.
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by ALLEN
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09/07/07 11:42 AM
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HAVE ALL OF YOU WATCHED THE VIDEO?
WE HAVE A GREAT POLICE DEPT! LOL
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by jim
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09/07/07 10:46 AM
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I've served on jury duty for DUI. Going thru that process, I am not convinced with video & ? the pee results thus far. The "experts" we had to recognize in court, a guy who read a manual! So, I ? the "experts" as well! That was Kenneth City, PP twin
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by David
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09/07/07 10:17 AM
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Some level headed fans we are. If we could jump a high bar as well as we jump to conclusions we would all be olympic medalist. Anybody for letting this thing play itself out?
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by Jeff
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09/07/07 10:16 AM
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When I hurt my back a few years ago they gave me a prescription for Vicodin, and it knocked me on my butt!! Let's hope this is the case with Boston and he had a strong reaction to a legal drug...after a great camp I'd hate to see him blow it now!!
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by GEORGE
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09/07/07 09:42 AM
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I HEARD THE DUKE LACROSS TEAM IS GOING TO BE IN TOWN. I HOPE PINELLIS PARK HAS THIER ROAD BLOCK TEAMS READY TO GO. WE NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM ALL THESE BAD DEED DOERS.
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by BNG
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09/07/07 09:10 AM
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PPPD with flawless protocol?? Thanks for the laugh, Mitch. Just because someone has used poor judgement in the past, does not clear the way for an overzealous PD to gain a conviction.
Jury trial..... and will be found innocent, based on the tape.
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by Sam
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09/07/07 09:10 AM
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Don't they have anything better to spend the tax payers money on? They won't release the results of the latest test because it's an ongoing investigation but they had no problem releasing the results of the first and the tape. It wasn't ongoing then?
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by Lisa
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09/07/07 08:52 AM
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I will wait for the results of the urine test. Yes, he did have cocaine in his system previously, but this time tested negative for that and 9 other common drugs. He could have taken cold medication. In that case, many of us would be arrested as well
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by Jim
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09/07/07 08:24 AM
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"Drug reconition expert" ????Sounds like a former drug user.When did Pinellas Park become a Communist State?Aren't they the same ones who tried to entrap Lawrence Taylor?
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by Mitch
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09/07/07 08:18 AM
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Mike, breath test are only for alchol. He was doing something else (look at his past). The secrecy is for the investigation. PDs that have a specialist in drug detection also have flawless protocols for collection. Goodell is going to punt this guy.
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by Jim
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09/07/07 07:42 AM
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I only hope Boston is clean. If he is, I hope all of you doubters get a chance to get stopped by the Pinellas Park Police..
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by Tommy
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09/07/07 07:41 AM
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As a former court employee I have watched several hundred DUI videos and Bostons does not even come close to showing him to be impaired. It is a big waste of tax payers money to sve face for the police.
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by tim
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09/07/07 07:05 AM
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hey gruden great call, why dont we bring him back for a 3rd season. this drunk is laughing all the way to the bank, but thank god for good lawyers/agents/scumbags. i wonder how much guaranteed money we paid this fool to make us look like "gruden"
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by Mike
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09/07/07 02:58 AM
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All aboard! They're trying to railroad this guy. Why all the secrecy with the results? If they had something they would have released the test results. Breathalyzer test was neg. 1st urine screen was neg. So they tried a diff. lab. Smell something?
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