Beatle Harrison, wife charged with cannabis possession 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 18 1969)


Video: 'George Harrison and his wife Pattie Boyd pose for photographers outside their home'

(Tuesday, March 18, 1969) — Six days after their home was raided for drugs by the infamous Sgt. Norman Pilcher, George Harrison of The Beatles and his wife Pattie, were formally charged with cannabis possession today at a hearing at Esher and Walton Magistrates’ Court.

The couple were released pending trial, set for Mar. 31, 1969.


Video: 'George Harrison Gets Busted for Cannabis, 1969'