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  • Indio Downey Contrite in Face of Cocaine Possession Conviction Dismissal

    Indio Downey, the elder son of actor Robert Downey, Jr., was contrite as a judge dismissed his cocaine possession conviction last week.

    “I appreciate this opportunity and I intend to make the most of it,” the 20-year-old told the judge when he was convicted several months ago.

    Arrested back on June 29, deputies found Indio Downey in possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia when he was pulled over in West Hollywood around 2:00 a.m. He was said to be under the influence of drugs when he was stopped.

    Indio Downey pleaded guilty to count one of felony possession of cocaine and was ordered into an 18-month drug diversion program in which he has already enrolled. The second count, possession of a smoking device, was dismissed. He was told if he successfully completed the diversion program, his conviction would be dismissed.

    Indio Downey completed the program, and is now a free man.

    It’s refreshing to see that law enforcement in West Hollywood doesn’t afford favors to the children of A-listers. It’s even more refreshing to see that A-listers like Robert Downey, Jr. don’t try to get their kids out of jams like the one Indio Downey found himself in last June.

    Robert Downey, Jr. has his own history with drug abuse, and likely knows this program has the potential to save his son from a lifetime of misery–or perhaps even save his life.

    Hopefully Indio Downey remains on the straight and narrow in light of this easy sentence he was afforded.

  • Robert Downey Jr.’s Son, Indio, Has His Drug Conviction Dismissed

    Robert Downey Jr.’s son, Indio Downey, completed his drug diversion program and had his cocaine possession conviction dismissed Tuesday by a Los Angeles judge.

    TMZ reports that Indio appeared in court with the 50-year-old Iron Man actor by his side.

    The 22-year-old younger Downey voiced his gratitude to Judge Lauren Weis Birnstein during the hearing.

    “I would like to say I am truly grateful for the experience I had over the last 20 months in recovery,” said Indio. “I’m so blessed to have my life back. I hope to be an inspiration to work with others in the future.”

    Indio was arrested in June 2014 after police, who observed him smoking a pipe of while driving in West Hollywood, pulled him over.

    The dismissal clears Downey’s record.

    Just two months ago, California Governor Jerry Brown pardoned Indio’s dad for his drug convictions.

    Entertainment Tonight reported back in June 2014 that Robert Downey Jr. expressed his concerns that Indio had inherited his potential for drug addiction.

    “Unfortunately there’s a genetic component to addiction and Indio has likely inherited it,” said Downey Jr. “Also, there is a lot of family support and understanding, and we’re all determined to rally behind him and help him become the man he’s capable of being. We’re grateful to the Sheriff’s Department for their intervention, and believe Indio can be another recovery success story instead of a cautionary tale.”

  • Indio Downey, Son of Robert Downey Jr., Arrested For Coke Possession, Dad Responds

    Guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In the case of Robert Downey Jr. and his son, Indio, it’s sad to hear.

    The younger Downey was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia in West Hollywood, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said Monday.

    The 20-year-old was taken into custody Sunday afternoon after police noticed narcotics activity (a.k.a. they were firing it up) in a car in which the actor’s son was a passenger off Santa Monica Boulevard, authorities said.

    “He was smoking something and it wasn’t a cigarette,” a police official told ABC News.

    Indio was released on $10,000 bail Sunday night around 9 p.m., authorities said.

    This isn’t the first time Indio has made headlines for addiction problems. In October, Indio entered rehab for pill addiction, according to statements by his mother, actress and singer Deborah Falconer.

    Downey Jr., 49, has had his own addiction problems and run-ins with the law. His troubles and multiple stints in rehab were well publicized throughout the 1980s and 90s. He finally sobered up after spending a year in the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison.

    “Unfortunately there’s a genetic component to addiction and Indio has likely inherited it,” Downey, Jr. told ABC News. “Also, there is a lot of family support and understanding, and we’re all determined to rally behind him and help him become the man he’s capable of being. We’re grateful to the Sheriff’s department for their intervention, and believe Indio can be another recovery success story instead of a cautionary tale.”

    Hopefully, Robert Downey Jr.’s own experiences will lend some guidance to his son.

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  • Robert Downey Jr’s Son Arrested For Drug Possession

    Robert Downey Jr’s son, Indio Downey, was arrested on Sunday for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia in West Hollywood.

    Police noticed suspicious activities that they believed to be drug related in the car that Indio was a passenger in and arrested him after a search of the vehicle.

    “He was smoking something and it wasn’t a cigarette,” a police official said.

    Indio was released from jail on Sunday night on a $10,000 bail.

    Indio’s father, Robert Downey Jr. has been arrested on similar charges several times during his life and released a statement about his son’s arrest saying,

    “Unfortunately there’s a genetic component to addiction and Indio has likely inherited it. Also, there is a lot of family support and understanding, and we’re all determined to rally behind him and help him become the man he’s capable of being. We’re grateful to the Sheriff’s department for their intervention, and believe Indio can be another recovery success story instead of a cautionary tale.”

    The actor even thanked authorities for arresting his son and said that it was the first step in helping Indio get the help he needs.

    Robert Downey Jr,’s drug abuse cost him thousands of dollars in fines and he was even sentenced to rehab in 2002. He also lost many acting roles as a result of his battle with drugs. He has since recovered and resurrected his career.

    He is now one of the most bankable stars in the industry.

    Do you believe drug abuse is genetic and do you think Indio will recover from his addiction and go on to be as successful as his father?

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