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Posted: 4:39 PM Feb 15, 2007
Former UT Professor Pleads Guilty To Meth Charges
A former University of Tennessee professor pleaded guilty today in Memphis to conspiring to sell methamphetamine.
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Memphis (AP) -- A former University of Tennessee professor pleaded guilty today in Memphis to conspiring to sell methamphetamine.
Marcello Arsura, an Associate Professor of Pharmacology at UT's Health Science Center, was charged in a federal indictment last year. He was accused of being a violent dope dealer and addict who went by the nicknames "Mo" and "The Professor."
He entered a guilty plea to meth conspiracy and possession charges before US District Judge Bernice Donald. Sentencing was set for May 16th.
The charges carry a maximum punishment of 40 years, though sentencing guidelines likely will call for a shorter prison term.
Arsura has been held without bond since his arrest. He was suspended without pay by the university following his arrest.
Copyright 2007 by the Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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