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Special Agent Jack Riley promised Hurd’s status as a professional athlete will not effect the investigation, and that it would be pursued like any other drug-trafficking case, according to AP.
Hurd’s defense attorney said he intends to fight the charges. Coach Lovie Smith said the Bears are considering cutting Herd.
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