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By Staff report 3:04 AM Friday, June 12, 2009

MIAMI — Ohio State football recruit Jamaal Berry was arrested for felony marijuana possession, according to ESPN.com.

Berry, ranked as the nation’s third-best running back and 22nd-best prospect overall by ESPN, was charged with possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana, a third-degree felony that carries a penalty of up to five years in jail and a $5,000 fine.

OSU coach Jim Tressel told Columbus TV station WBNS he wouldn’t comment until he had more information.

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