Former NFL Running Back Travis Henry indicted on Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine
A one-time Pro Bowl running back in 2002, Travis Henry played seven years in the NFL with Buffalo, Tennessee and Denver. Now that roller coaster ride may soon be coming to a stop in a federal prison after Henry was indicted along with a co-defendant, James Mack for their participation in what federal officials call a conspiracy of possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
Federal Indictments Issue
On October 12, 2008, Henry and Mack were named in a federal indictment which was issued in the United States District Court of Montana. According to the indictment, the undercover sting resulted from a traffic stop in Montana, where a trooper and DEA agent stopped a car which was carrying over three kilograms of cocaine. An unnamed passenger in the car told authorities that both Mack and Henry had supplied him with the cocaine and that he would agree to cooperate with police and setup the undercover drug buy. Shortly afterward, both Henry and Mack arrived at the scene carrying a duffel bag filled with cocaine which was valued at over $100,000. The two were then placed under arrest and taken into custody.
Both face Mandatory Minimum Penalties if Convicted
The pair faces very hefty penalties if convicted of the cocaine offenses. A conviction of the count of possession of five kilograms alone would result in a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and up to a maximum of life in federal prison. Henry and Mack also face heavy fines of up to $4 million on each count if convicted.
Henry was released from jail after posting a $400,000 bond and remains on electronic monitoring pending trial. Mack was released on a much lower bond of $10,000 because prosecutors suggested his role was less culpable than Henry in the matter. A trial date has not yet been set in this matter.