LOS ANGELES - A minister accused of distributing marijuana through his church was convicted of a drug charge Thursday.
The Rev. Craig X Rubin, 41, faces up to four years, eight months in prison for possessing marijuana for sale, said Jane Robison, a district attorney's spokeswoman.
Rubin and some 400 members of Temple 420 say that marijuana is a riligious sacrament. They burn and smoke pot during services.
The reverend, who has appeared in episodes of the Showtime comedy "Weeds", said he won't appeal his conviction
carrotfire Reviewed by carrotfire on . Minister convicted of pot distribution LOS ANGELES - A minister accused of distributing marijuana through his church was convicted of a drug charge Thursday. The Rev. Craig X Rubin, 41, faces up to four years, eight months in prison for possessing marijuana for sale, said Jane Robison, a district attorney's spokeswoman. Rubin and some 400 members of Temple 420 say that marijuana is a riligious sacrament. They burn and smoke pot during services. The reverend, who has appeared in episodes of the Showtime comedy Rating: 5