Bode Miller Arrested on Drug Charges
Bode Miller was arrested on June 6 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
The Olympic skiing legend was found with 4.1 grams of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic mushroom, according to a police affidavit.
He was released after posting a $5,000 cash bond and has pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The arrest comes days before the eight-year anniversary of his daughter Emeline's drowning death on June 10, 2018.
Emeline was 19 months old when she died in a tragic accident in a neighbor's swimming pool.
Bode Miller is scheduled to appear for a pretrial hearing on July 29.
The former Team USA skiing star has won six Olympic medals, including a gold medal in the super combined at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
He retired from competitive skiing in 2017 and has since worked as a broadcaster.
Bode Miller's attorney filed an appearance on his behalf shortly after the case was opened.
The case remains active, with Miller facing two misdemeanor charges.
He is one of the most decorated alpine skiers in American history, with two overall World Cup titles.
The New Hampshire native has remained a prominent figure in the skiing world after stepping away from racing.
Bode Miller's wife Morgan previously spoke about their daughter's death, saying "my heart sank" when she found Emeline floating in the pool.
The couple has six children, and Emeline's death was a tragic accident that shocked the skiing community.
Bode Miller's arrest has sparked concern among his fans and the skiing community, with many waiting to see how the case will unfold.
The **48-year-old** skiing legend has a court date set for July 29, where he will face the misdemeanor charges.