Montgomery jailed for dealing heroin

on October 20, 2008 by Administrator

Disgraced US sprinter, Tim Montgomery, has been jailed for a total of five years after being found guilty of dealing heroin, by a court in Virginia. Montgomery is already serving a prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy offences after taking part in a bogus cheques scheme.

The sprinter, who previously boasted a world record before it was stripped from him after he was found to have used steroids, pleaded guilty to possessing over 100 grams of heroin with intent to distribute.

Montgomery's lawyer, James Broccoletti, has spoken of Montgomery's life in prison, saying that he is "optimistic" and keen to "proceed with life and get back on track