Demaryius Thomas Thanks President Obama For Pardoning His Mother

By Ryan Mayer
The story of Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas’ relationship with his mother is well documented. Katina Smith was sentenced in 2000 to 20 years in prison for her involvement in a cocaine distribution ring.
Demaryius Thomas (credit: CBS)
In the midst of her sentence, President Obama pardoned her along with 46 other nonviolent drug offenders who were incarcerated in federal prison.
Thanks to the pardon, Smith was able to see Thomas play in the NFL in person for the first t