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Feb 26, 2009 6:37 pm US/Eastern

Steelers' Holmes Waives Hearing In City Court

PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) ― Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes has waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a misdemeanor marijuana charge.

Holmes didn't comment after his brief appearance Thursday in city court.

The charge stems from a traffic stop back in October.

The decision means Holmes must stand trial or work out a plea agreement with Allegheny County prosecutors. He remains free on bond.

According to police, Holmes had three marijuana-filled cigars in his vehicle when he was pulled over back on Oct. 23rd. Police say Holmes was cooperative and alerted officers to the drugs.

The 24-year-old player is charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana.

The charge carries 30 days probation and a fine.

(© 2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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