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Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms.Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho, according to court records, and pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled s...
Key takeaway Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho, according to court records, and pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled s...
Why this matters in The San Antonio
While Bode Miller's arrest in Idaho may seem like a distant issue, it resonates in San Antonio , where the conversation about drug laws and mental health treatment is ongoing. As some states like Colorado and Oregon have legalized psilocybin for therapeutic use, local advocates in Bexar County are watching these developments closely, considering the potential benefits for treating anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The fact that President Donald Trump signed an executive order to speed up research on psychedelics and the FDA is offering fast-track review for related drugs suggests a shift in the national dialogue. San Antonio's own community has been exploring innovative approaches to mental health, and Miller's case may spark further discussion about the need for reevaluating drug laws and expanding access to alternative treatments in Texas. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how local leaders and health advocates respond to the evolving landscape of psychedelic research and its potential applications in San Antonio.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms.Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho, according to court records, and pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled s...
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