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Show Wednesday. January 3. 1990 Hie Daily I'tah Chronicle - Page Three 3 fiwnroeir football players plead gy ilty- to driig charges U. - By Margaret Wimborne Chronicle Staff Writer Three former University of Utah football players, Cedric Riles, Sean Henderson and Clyde Frenche, arrested by U. police during an August drug investigation, have pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution charges and are awaiting sentencing. A third suspended player, Errol Martin, has not yet entered into plea negotiations. Cedric Riles, suspended U. wide receiver, pleaded guilty Dec. 21 to charges of distributing cocaine in the vicinity of a school and to distributing crack, a cocaine-base- d drug. Seven other drug charges will be dismissed during his sentencing on Feb. 16 in exchange for the guilty pleas, said Margie Grant of the U.S. Attorney's office. Riles faces a maximum prison sentence of 40 years and a $3 million fine. Sean Henderson, suspended offensive guard, pleaded guilty to a charge of distributing cocaine on Dec. 4. Henderson's sentencing will be Jan. 30 and he could receive a maximum prison sentence and a $1 million fine. 40-ye- ar Other drug charges against him HQ will be dismissed in exchange for the plea. ' Former U. player, Clyde French, pleaded guilty Nov. 9 to a charge of distributing cocaine in the vicinity of a school also in exchange for the dismissal of other drug charges against him. French faces a maximum prison sentence with-- mandatory 40-ye- ar a term and a $2 minimum million fine. French's sentencing will be held Jan. 12. Errol Martin, another suspended player, arrested during the drug investigation in August, has not entered into plea negotiations with the U.S. Attorney's office. Martin's attorney, Ed Brass, said the situation is different for Martin because he is a Canadian citizen and could be denied future entry into the United States if he pleads guilty to a felony drug charge. Brass said Martin may go to trial but could just as easily enter a plea. "No decision has been made either way." However,' Brass said the athletes have been treated more severely than regular U. students. "They have been treated more harshly than ordinary students who deal in larger amounts (of drugs)." U. Police Chief, Wayne Shepherd, said the courts treat each case fairly. "The punishment depends on the amount (of drugs involved), not on whether they are athletes or regular students." Shepherd said the athletes case has received more publicity than others, but that is part of being in the public eye. Chris Hill, U. athletic director, said the athletes will be permanently suspended from the team since they pleaded guilty to the drug charges. The former players were arrested August 8, aftej a undercover investigation, said U. police lieutenant Brent Marchant, who headed the investigation. Marchant said an investigation the previous year involving three other Ute football players revealed six-mon- there was a drug Jacques d'Amboise th problem Sterling M. McMurrin, Distinguished Visiting Professor Liberal Education Program. University 'Hie McMurrin Professorship was established to bring a renow ned scholar to campus lor one quarter to enhance the artistic and intellectual life of the I'tmersiiy and the community. on Spanninu four decades. Iaciiics d AmUisc has Ivcn an acclaimed principal dancer ol The New Vork Olv Ballet, protege of the famed I iconic Halanchinc. and inspitins; teacher. campus. "It indicated there was a fairly extensive problem that would . require of I 'tali work with the National Dance Institute was the subject of a I'lSi dtHtiincmarv. Ih'MiiUs We "11k- - film won an Awards, the I'ealxuly Award, the viokkn Academy Award, six (line Award, and the National llducation Association Award for tlc Advancement of learning I hrounh Broadcasting. IVAmlxMse's additional h'til Likrlkwciii. investigations." Shepherd said the case was handled fairly and the narcotic officers involved did a good job, but he is never happy to see will honored throughout the world as one of the finest classical dancers of our lime Jacques d Amlxii.se share his innovative talents as choreographer ami icacher with students and lacullv at the I nivcrsilv ot 1 tali anil w ith the public in a special series of lectures, jaz dance classes and performances. anyone go to jail. However, Shepherd said the case should send a warning to drug users on campus. "It should send a clear message that we will not with the Iwst that is available to you from the wealth of human culture. 'Ihose things will nourish you and your children. You can clean up your own environment and pass it on to the next generation. Wat s why I teach dance. " Jacques d'.niUisc. I'tinnlc Magazine campus and our goal is to prevent it." Public Appearances: tolerate the sale of drugs 7 say. fill your trunk on Monday, Noon lecture "Thoughts on Dang- and Rmatkd Ar ts" Fine Aits Auditorium January 8, mov M(SW Ycar! January "Tin- - 9, Tuesday, Noon lecture Balanciiini: on Classical IUli.it" oi: iNi'Lin-NCi-- : Fine Arts Auditorium fdiication Mliec. SSI for More detailed information .ilxml these and oilier activities, please call leh .iSll. Jacquese d'Amboise. together with mcinliemif liis staff, is presented through arrangements with Sondra w n. )hio nH 13 Koss Associates. Inc.. International Artistis Management. ni .Ut '.eo'Avchne.'lkkflci IlSIIllllllil l liU-ta- '"' -- anil in cooperation with the National Dance Institute. 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