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Marion Jones Begins Prison Sentence

The former UNC track and basketball star will spend six months in prison for lying to federal investigators.

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The fall from grace is complete for former UNC track and basketball star Marion Jones.

Jones, who plead guilty to lying to federal investigators about steroid use and a check-fraud scheme, reported to federal prison in Texas on Friday morning.

She will be incarcerated for six months and will spend two years on probation after her release.

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