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A University of Pittsburgh football player was acquitted Tuesday of marijuana possession.
Khari Anderson, a freshman defensive back from Aurora, Ohio, was pulled over in his Jeep art Forbes Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard at 10 p.m. Feb. 11, police said.
According to defense attorney Phil DiLucente, Anderson was originally charged with marijuana possession and tampering with evidence, but Tuesday afternoon, he was acquitted of all charges.
“We're very pleased with today. He's a great athlete. He's a great face for Pitt, and we're glad that it resulted in a fine,” said DiLucente.
Anderson was cleared because the investigation revealed the marijuana belonged to a passenger in the Jeep, not Anderson.
"This should have no effect on his playing status with the Pitt Panthers,” said DiLucente.
Anderson said he’s looking forward to a winning season.
The University of Pittsburgh declined Tuesday to comment on Anderson’s status with the team.