Bristol Palin ex-fiance’s mom guilty

PALMER, Alaska – The mother of the man former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol had planned on marrying has reached a plea deal in her drug case.

Sherry Johnston pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of possession with intent to deliver the painkiller OxyContin. Five other felony counts were dropped.

Johnston will be held in a correctional facility until her Nov. 20 sentencing.

Although Johnston could receive 20 years in prison, her attorney and prosecutors agreed to a five-year sentence, with two years suspended. The judge has the sentencing recommendation under review.

Johnston, 42, is the mother of 19-year-old Levi Johnston. He and 18-year-old Bristol Palin called their wedding off after their son, Tripp, was born in December.