Student in drug bust pleads guilty
A University of Iowa student charged in connection with the drug busts in Mayflower and Currier Halls in April pleaded guilty Wednesday, and another has decided to continue to trial, according to court records.
Timothy Vivirito, 19, pleaded guilty and will receive a differed judgment plus a $315 penalty. In addition, Vivirito must also complete a substance-abuse evaluation, and he will be placed on one year's probation and has 25 hours community service to complete, said associate Johnson County prosecutor Beth Beglin.
James LaMotta, 19, will begin trial on Aug. 9.
The remaining defendants face numerous charges, including possession of controlled substances, possession of burglary tools, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The nine UI students — all pleading not guilty — are due in court for trial throughout August and September.
— by Ryan Roccaforte
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