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‘Chumlee’ of Pawn Stars Won’t Serve Jail Time for Weapons or Drug Charges

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APTOPIX Pawn SAustin Lee Russell, better known as Chumlee from the TV series "Pawn Stars," appears in court Monday, May 23, 2016, in Las Vegas. Russell and his lawyers told a Las Vegas judge he intends to plead guilty in state court to felony weapon and misdemeanor attempted drug possession charges. (AP Photo/John Locher)tars Star Plea
Austin Lee Russell, better known as Chumlee from the TV series "Pawn Stars," appears in court in Las Vegas on May 23, 2016.John Locher—AP
By Sarah Begley

Pawn Stars personality Austin Lee Russell, known as “Chumlee,” has taken a plea deal that will keep him out of jail on weapons and drug charges.

The reality star was arrested in March after a search of his home uncovered a dozen weapons (some registered and some unregistered), marijuana, methamphetamine and anxiety medication, USA Today reports.

Chumlee will plead guilty to a felony weapons charge and a gross misdemeanor of attempted drug possession. He will forfeit the guns and drugs and spend three years on probation and in counseling. At the end of that time, if all goes well, the felony charge will be dismissed.

Chumlee is scheduled to return to court on June 1 for the deal to be approved.

[USA Today]

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