Al Gore’s son pleads guilty to four drug charges

Al Gore’s son, Albert Gore III, pleaded guilty to drug charges on Monday in an Orange County court. He received four drug charges after he was pulled over for speeding on July 4. Gore was reportedly carrying 140 Vicodin pills, and other prescription drugs including Valium, Soma, Xanax, and Adderall. Police also found a small amount of cocaine in his car.

This isn’t Gore’s only run in with the law. In 2000 he was written a ticket for going 97 mph in a 55 mph zone, which suspended his driving privileges. In 2002 he pleaded guilty to a DUI charge and in 2003 he was put on 1 year’s probation for possession of marijuana.

To avoid serving time in prison, the former vice presidents son will enter a rehab program for 90-days. “This is what anyone coming off the street would be eligible for. Gore didn’t get any more or any less than anyone else,” said a Susan Kang-Schroeder, and Orange County District Attorney spokeswoman.

A rep for the Gore family refused to comment.

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