Friend of ex-Bear Sam Hurd pleads guilty in drug case
ASSOCIATED PRESS September 12, 2012 5:13PM
Bears wide receiver Sam Hurd was in jail after authorities accused him of trying to set up a drug distribution network in the Chicago area and arrested him after he allegedly agreed to buy a kilogram of cocaine from an undercover agent. | AP
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Updated: September 12, 2012 5:14PM
DALLAS — A friend of former NFL wide receiver Sam Hurd has formally pleaded guilty to a cocaine possession charge in connection with allegations that Hurd tried to start a drug ring.
Toby Lujan appeared in federal court in Dallas on Wednesday, almost a month after he took a deal with prosecutors. Lujan formally changed his plea to guilty before a federal judge.
Lujan’s plea deal calls for a prison sentence of five to 40 years. It also requires his testimony if asked.
Hurd and Lujan were indicted in January. Hurd, who played for the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys, allegedly told an undercover officer he wanted to buy large amounts of cocaine and marijuana to distribute.
He is now being jailed after being accused of trying to buy more drugs while out on bond.
