MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Grizzlies star, Tony Allen, is fighting drug charges stemming from a November arrest in Arkansas.
Newly filed court documents show Allen entered a plea of not guilty this week.
Allen, 43, was arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 555 in Poinsett County, Arkansas, for possession of marijuana and cocaine.
Ex-Grizzlies star Tony Allen released from jail after drug charges in Arkansas
Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder said the ex-NBA star was a passenger in a car driven by wrestler William Hatton.
Allen said he was just getting a ride and didn’t know the drugs were in the car.
Tony Allen responds a day after drug arrest in Arkansas
“I am cooperating fully with the legal process and am confident the facts will speak for themselves. I ask for patience and understanding as this matter is resolved,” Allen said…