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Former Vol John Kelly granted judicial diversion on marijuana citation

Both players were suspended for the Kentucky game last season after they were pulled over for having a tail light out on Cumberland Avenue on October 24. Police smelled marijuana inside the vehicle and asked for consent to search it.

Knoxville — A former and current UT football player appeared in a Knox County courtroom on Tuesday to settle misdemeanor marijuana charges against them.

Former running back John Kelly, who was drafted by the LA Rams, pleaded guilty in exchange for judicial diversion. If his record remains clear for 11 months and 29 days, his charges will be expunged from his records.

Ignont, who is still on the Vol's roster as a linebacker, will have his charges dismissed after he pays court costs.

Both players were suspended for the Kentucky game last season after they were pulled over for having a tail light out on Cumberland Avenue on October 24. Police smelled marijuana inside the vehicle and asked for consent to search it.

They agreed to the search, and officers found a clear plastic baggie containing 4.6 grams of marijuana in the center console along with a glass pipe next to it. Neither claimed ownership of the items. Since the items were found in the console and not on their persons, officers cited each of them.

Kelly, the driver, was charged with possession of a Schedule VI substance and a city citation for no headlight and no proof of insurance. Ignont was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kelly issued a public apology on Twitter shortly after the incident, calling his actions "immature and selfish" and saying he takes full responsibility and accepts his punishment.

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