CORRECTION: Leopoldo Charged for Possession of Marijuana
May 13, 2009
In a Feb. 17, 2009, article titled "Update: Leopoldo Arrested
for Methamphetamine," Sherdog reported that UFC veteran Kimo Leopoldo
had been arrested "for two felony charges of possession of a
controlled substance and possession of stolen property." The
article stated that "Leopoldo tested positive for methamphetamine
at the Tustin Police Department station" and that "a search of the
fighter's car" produced "a baggie containing 'a small amount' of
the drug." Sherdog's reporting on the matter was based upon a
diligent and thorough investigation consistent with the highest
journalistic standards, and the referenced information was obtained
directly from police sources named in the story. However, Sherdog
has since been advised that the information provided to Sherdog by
those sources may have been erroneous. Sherdog is now informed that
Leopoldo did not test positive for methamphetamine. Sherdog is also
now informed that although methamphetamine was found in the car,
Leopoldo was not the owner of the vehicle. Accordingly, Leopoldo
has been charged only with possession of marijuana.
