Olympic ski legend Bode Miller disputes police report as he breaks silence over Idaho drug arrest
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Olympic skiing legend Bode Miller was arrested in Fremont County, Idaho, on June 6, charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, allegedly found with 4.1 grams of psychedelic mushrooms.
- Miller claimed on Instagram that a friend traveling with him possessed cannabis and a pipe without his knowledge, and he hopes the misdemeanor charges will be dropped after review.
- He posted a $5,000 bond, pleaded not guilty, and has a pretrial hearing scheduled for July 29.
- The arrest occurred just two days before the eighth anniversary of the tragic drowning of Miller’s 19-month-old daughter, Emeline, after which he and his wife became advocates for water safety education.
- Miller, a six-time Olympic alpine skiing medalist and one of the most decorated American Winter Olympians, retired from competitive skiing in 2017 but remains involved in the sport as a broadcaster.
