*Today, one of the world’s biggest superstars, Will Smith, finds himself being super embarrassed by one of his own family members.
Star magazine first reported – and court documents verify – that Smith’s brother-in-law, Dee Lawrence Downs, who is married to the actor’s younger sister Ellen, has been arrested on federal drug charges.
Here’s what’s being reported by the Huffington Post:
Downs was arrested on Jan. 17 and charged with attempted possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. In the criminal complaint, Gregory Gillespie a task force officer for the Drug Enforcement Administration, claims that Downs made arrangements to travel from Philadelphia to Miami for the purpose of buying cocaine from a major drug supplier.
Downs was the target of a sting operation, where unbeknownst to him he was dealing with confidential sources working with the DEA. Upon arrival in Miami, Downs was driven to Latin Bohemia Grill in Coral Gables where he met with the two confidential sources, and allegedly said he was looking for someone he could trust to move “product” every month, and claimed he had contacts in South Philadelphia who were able to move the “product” quickly and in large amounts.
According to the court documents, after traveling to another location, Downs began to negotiate the purchase of several kilograms of cocaine — with the parties agreeing on a price of $26,500 per kilogram with a transportation fee of $1,500 per kilogram delivered to Philadelphia.
After returning to Philadelphia, Downs wired $7,500 to the confidential source, which is the amount he negotiated to have 5 kilograms of the drug delivered.
On Jan. 17 Downs was arrested after negotiating a deal to buy 2 kilograms of cocaine from an undercover officer, whom he presented a black bag that contained large, undetermined amounts of cash.
Downs was indicted on Feb. 13 and pled “not guilty” to the felony charge against him. According to court documents, bail was set at $100,000 and the 49-year-old who is described as a businessman and security guard, was released from federal prison on Feb. 19, and is due back in court on April 15.
Needless to say, this is not a good look for Will, who in 2006 marched against drugs and violence in his hometown, likely want nothing to do with Downs.
“Having a drug felon in the family obviously doesn’t square with Will’s clean-cut image,” a close source told Star. “This arrest has to be beyond horrifying for him.”
“This has got to be embarrassing for Will and his family. It is the first time they have been touched by scandal,” the source added.
Amen to that.
Why is this relevant? Was Will trying to distribute cocaine? If he wasn’t then why should he be embarassed. This is real stupid this doesn’t reflect on him in any way.
Why should Will be embarrassed? He didn’t do anything wrong. This man is no blood relation to Will. He’s a thug married to Will’s sister. Now, she should be embarrassed by being married to a drug dealer. Will has no control over what another grown man does. He has no control over what his sister does. This has nothing to do with him. That would be like saying Jennifer Hudson should be embarrassed because her sister’s husband is a murderer. Why should Will and his family be touched by this scandal? Next!
Ok, so it may be embarrassing, but it in no way is a reflection of Will. People need to stop reaching. We all have individuals in our families that fall off in some manner and it doesn’t mean we condone the behavior just because we’re related.
WTF, why should this be embarrassing to someone innocent like Will Smith or his image? Sure the media would like him to feel embarrassing and responsibler? This should not even be relevant to Will Smith. In no manner would will be responsible for all relatives, in-laws or not on what they do on and off record. Nothing more than the media’s sh*tty attempt to tie this into a mega star in hopes of making him look bad. Laugh online, the media’s sorry evil ass must have thought they scored big on this one.
I guess whomever’s responsible for this story needed something to report. Family members of stars get busted for shit all the time!! This has nothing to do with Will. Will has no control over what family members who are not in his household does. The bottomline is that this guy rolled the dice and he got caught ALL ON HIS OWN!!