Federal prosecutors say they have reached a deal with a Des Moines bodybuilder who was charged last year with importing and distributing illegal steroids.
Admir Kantarevic, 34, a former personal trainer, was one of three professional bodybuilders accused in a conspiracy to import anabolic steroids from Thailand in spring 2003.
Kantarevic was charged with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids.
The other two men accused in the scheme include Milos Sarcev, who lives in California and is a two-time winner of the Mr. Yugoslavia competition, and <a href="http://www.mesomorphosis.com/store/dennis-james.html">Dennis James</a>, who finished eighth in the 2004 Mr. Universe contest. Their trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 12 in federal court in Des Moines.
A court date not been set for Kantarevic to enter his plea.
According to court documents, Kantarevic, 34, agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge, possession of steroids, and to cooperate in the investigation and trial of James and Sarcev.
In return, federal prosecutors have agreed to dismiss two other charges contained in the original indictment.
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/13065762.htm
Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:10:35 -0600
Admir Kantarevic, 34, a former personal trainer, was one of three professional bodybuilders accused in a conspiracy to import anabolic steroids from Thailand in spring 2003.
Kantarevic was charged with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids.
The other two men accused in the scheme include Milos Sarcev, who lives in California and is a two-time winner of the Mr. Yugoslavia competition, and <a href="http://www.mesomorphosis.com/store/dennis-james.html">Dennis James</a>, who finished eighth in the 2004 Mr. Universe contest. Their trial is scheduled to begin Dec. 12 in federal court in Des Moines.
A court date not been set for Kantarevic to enter his plea.
According to court documents, Kantarevic, 34, agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge, possession of steroids, and to cooperate in the investigation and trial of James and Sarcev.
In return, federal prosecutors have agreed to dismiss two other charges contained in the original indictment.
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/13065762.htm
Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:10:35 -0600
