Sherry Johnston sentencing on drug possession charge put off: Crime

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Sherry Johnston sentencing on drug possession charge put off

The Associated Press

Published: July 31st, 2009 09:58 PM
Last Modified: August 1st, 2009 11:19 PM

PALMER -- Sentencing has been delayed for the mother of Bristol Palin's ex-fiance.

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Sherry Johnston was charged in December with six felony drug counts involving a prescription painkiller.

In a deal with prosecutors, Johnston planned to plead guilty Friday and be sentenced on one count of possession with intent to deliver.

Defense attorney Rex Butler asked for a delay to work out a specialized medical treatment plan with the Alaska Department of Corrections if Johnston is imprisoned.

He says Johnston suffers chronic pelvic pain from prior medical surgeries.

Johnston is the mother of 19-year-old Levi Johnston. Levi Johnston and 18-year-old Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, broke off their engagement after the Dec. 27 birth of their son.