Former Wolverine Justin Feagin enters plea in drug conspiracy case

Justin Feagin

Feagin, 20, was arrested after detectives discovered that a failed drug deal between Feagin and Timothy Burke was the motive behind an intentional fire set at Feagin’s dorm last March. No one was injured, and the damage was not severe. 

However, the investigation led to Feagin’s dismissal from the University of Michigan football team a few months later.

The sophomore could have faced up to 20 years in prison if convicted as charged, but records indicate he will be sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, which allows felony convictions in some cases to be expunged upon completion of a court sentence. It only applies to those ages 17 to 20.

Burke was convicted of arson of real property and was placed on probation late last year. His case on similar drug-conspiracy charges is pending.