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Day in court — DJK video, no comment
Iowa wide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos arrives in the courtroom with his attorney John Beasley for his initial appearance in Johnson County District Court Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa on a variety of drug charges after investigators found cocaine, marijuana and other prescription drugs in his Iowa City home. (Brian Ray/ SourceMedia Group News)
This is Iowa WR Derrell Johnson-Koulianos. He was formally charged with six counts of drug charges — unlawful possession of a prescription drug (two counts), one count of possession of controlled substance (marijuana), one count of possession of dilauded (a controlled substance), one count of possession of cocaine and one count of Diazepam. He also was charged with keeping a drug house (an aggravated misdemeanor. Johnson-Koulianos offered no comment as he left the Johnson County Courthouse.
Preliminary hearing was waved. DJK posted bond and was released on the $8,000 bond.
The charges are all misdemeanors with a wide range of two days to one year in jail with fines ranging from $315 to $1,875. The keeping a drug house is an aggravated misdemeanor with the most serious penalties, ranging from $625 minimum fine with $6,250 maximum fine and up to two years in prison.
DJK issued a no comment. His laywer, John Beasley, an Iowa City attorney specializing in criminal law.
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I e-mailed the National Football Post’s Wes Bunting this morning, who is the website’s director of college scouting.
He replied about DJK’s NFL status with this:
“I thought he was a mid round guy….now this is bad… later rounds is best case, wouldn’t be shocked if he’s a free agent…”
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TV truck out in front of Kinnick in the Krause Family Plaza this morning. Didn’t catch the station.
Police talk on the scanner in the Iowa City offices squelches of lost millions and a high risk.
Off to the Johnson County Courthouse.
By the way, I think the emotional range of fandom is sadness to scorn.
Here’s what happened via my Twitter feed:
@BlumbergOTB No and I was told I wasn’t supposed to do that. Whoops.
2 minutes ago via web in reply to BlumbergOTB
Delete . @WhitScheurs He waived preliminary hearing. They’ll set a trial date and begin the plea bargaining, I assume.
3 minutes ago via web in reply to WhitScheurs
Delete . DJK’s attorney is John E. Beasley, an IC atty specializing in criminal law.
6 minutes ago via web
Delete . DJK said no comment. His lawyer said it several times. Channel 2 almost got run over.
14 minutes ago via web
Delete . @Jason_Manola Not sure.
14 minutes ago via web in reply to Jason_Manola
Delete . Pot, dilauded, cocaine, diazapam, keeping drug house. Six counts all misdemeanors. Prelim hearing waved. And that’s oit.
29 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . DJK’s attorney’s last name is Beasley?
31 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Judge just ripped guy for stealing shoes.
31 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . This last guy is Earl. Word up.
32 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @MeggieCenters Thanks! Good luck with this stuff.
32 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to MeggieCenters
Delete . @JesseGavin1 No, no one Iowa is here.
33 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to JesseGavin1
Delete . Last video guy.
34 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . “My Name is Earl” is basically this.
35 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Three more on the video. All wearing orange jumpsuits.
37 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @MattLaCasse No, that’s for his roommate.
39 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to MattLaCasse
Delete . Guy on the video right now is huge. He’ll do well in prison.
41 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . His bond is around $15K.
43 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Dec. 20 hearing for him.
44 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Four charges for Brady Johnson. Three misdemeanors and a felony, intent to deliver controlled substance.
45 minutes ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @davelhawk His lawyer is tall and bald. I suspect Alfredo or Leon Spies.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to davelhawk
Delete . @bdj79 No idea.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to bdj79
Delete . DJK photo on my blog changed to his mugshot. I didn’t change it, but it’s called for.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @MetsFanVI No relation.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to MetsFanVI
Delete . Big guy in Hawkeye jacket just looked at DJK and shook his head.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @statoratus Next time he speaks in the public.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to statoratus
Delete . Brady Johnson, DJK’s roommate, did not post bail and will be making a video appearance in court.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @China_Wall Don’t think so.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to China_Wall
Delete . Johnson-Koulianos faces seven drug charges, suspension: Iowa wide receiver Derrell Johnson-Koulianos is expected… http://bit.ly/hLhmBX
about 1 hour ago via twitterfeed
Delete . DJK has four supporters here. I think two are from Youngstown.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @iahawk72 No relation.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to iahawk72
Delete . @GrantCooper Only two still and one video camera allowed.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to GrantCooper
Delete . @willrobinson Can’t argue with that.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to willrobinson
Delete . @PlannedSickDays I think it’s her neck-tatted, six-inch long goatee paramour. Or son.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to PlannedSickDays
Delete . Yup.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Came in through the back. I’m still in shock. Surreal.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Black turtleneck, gray slacks slip-on loafers with no socks.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Insult to injury. Woman sitting in front of DJK is a Badger fan. “Sorry we beat you.” Ugh.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Lawyer by his side. Very protective.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . DJK is wearing sunglasses. Trying to stay strong. Hugs a couple family members. Shook my hand.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @kvnrbnsn Little bit.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to kvnrbnsn
Delete . @iaendzoner You bet.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to iaendzoner
Delete . @iaendzoner Yeah.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to iaendzoner
Delete . @Jason_Manola Terrific question. I understand this was recent.
about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to Jason_Manola
Delete . @China_Wall They’re terrific entertainers.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to China_Wall
Delete . @cockyhawkfan That’s a fair sentiment.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to cockyhawkfan
Delete . @Jason_Manola Yep.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to Jason_Manola
Delete . @China_Wall No, but try KCRG.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to China_Wall
Delete . I asked @WesBunting, of The National Football Post, about DJK’s NFL status. Before, he tought mid-round. Now, late likely free agent.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . Live from the Johnson County Courthouse. http://plixi.com/p/61704983
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @MetsFanVI I can totally understand.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to MetsFanVI
Delete . Those who bonded out will be up after the video people.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter
Delete . @jayknoll In the courthouse now.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to jayknoll
Delete . Day in court — Running blog, will be updated: TV truck out in front of Kinnick in the Krause Family Plaza this m… http://bit.ly/e5vnhl
about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed
Delete . @kaugie01 I think the range here is sadness to scorn.
about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to kaugie01
DJK talk on the scanners. “Throwing away millions.” “Much more of a risk now.” Yep and yep.
Marc;
I have read all the posts from last nights news release and couldn’t agree more with you.
There is not an intelligent thought that was expressed. The trouble this young man got into was his choice alone, no one else made him do it.
This story is not a reflection on the State of Iowa, the University of Iowa, Adminstrators, students, student-athletes, nor coaches.It is not about winning or losing a game.
I believe each individual in this world is responsible for oneself. Sure, there are some of us that may need a little help from others and that is a good thing.
This young man made his decisions on his own. I hope he asks for and finds the help he needs to enjoy and be productive for the remainder of his life.
Own decisions. For me, that’s the end of the discussion, but I wonder how much his background plays into this.
That would be mitigating, but not an excuse.
Cry for help, maybe?
Very sad story indeed – but who’s picking the pictures running with the stories? Looks like BHGP’s editorial staff is selecting the photos…
That was me. It’s part of the story, his personality, but that’s a weak argument.
But I did change it to suit the more serious nature. Point taken, sir. I will be more careful.
No problem – keep up the outstanding work, sir.
You bet. I’m glad you brought that up, though. It’s good to have readers who question the thought process behind this.
Who isn’t disappointed but let’s also hear/read his side of the story. I for one would never want to be on the other side of the police accusations – here’s hoping the rush to judgement has been premature and incorrect.
This is a young kid, who made perhaps some bad choices – we almost all have done it, with differing degrees of course.
Let’s not forget we have a Bowl Game to Win.
Although I follow the Hawks I don’t have a clear picture of DJ as a person. Why was he in KF’s doghouse and barred from talking to the media? Did he constantly break team rules or was it just an everyday personality clash?
Ferentz has never given that a straight answer.
After wanting to talk all year he sure didn’t have much to say today.
I just finished way too many paragraphs commmenting on Hlas’ blog to repeat myself too many times on this issue, but i think we can now give Kirk some benefit-of-the-doubt as to why he remained hush-hush on DJK for so long. DJK’s actions yesterday spoke for themselves. Kirk won this PR battle, and he did it in a professional manner.
I have no doubt DJK was ready to “tell all” in February, as Kirk has said multiple times (whatever ‘all’ is?). There’s nothing to tell now, and even if there was, his word means nothing to anyone, especially Iowa fans who will never allow him back into the family, based on the stupidity and arrogance of the past 24 hrs, and what likely turns out to be the past 4-5 yrs.
DJK is a fake, and has been for years except for some talent running and catching a ball on the FB field. But who cares? Kirk is the hero, along with Hlas’ father-in-law, and many of those ‘types’ we all know in our lives.