I've heard the list of alleged offences. Jesus wept.
I've heard the list of alleged offences. Jesus wept.
Did he ever fail a test? If not then what's the basis for the allegations?Originally Posted by McNamara That Ghost...
Supposedly he failed one back in 1999 but also, it never came to light - aside from that (if it's even correct), he hasn't failed any other test.
I think the main basis is a) apparent 'scientific evidence' relating to blood doping and b) testimonies by 10 or so former teammates. The intriguing thing is though that those teammates have been granted an immunity from prosecution (and quite possibly anonymity too).
I rather get the feeling all of this was designed to induce a confession. Also, much like the Suarez thing, this isn't a case of law like Terry's so again the burden of proof is of a much lower gradient.
The list I mentioned though is kinda startling - it makes him sound like he's from the Texas branch of the Mafia. Also, the USADA are still being coy about coming forward with the evidence and in fact always have. Plus, it's still not known if it's actually in their jurisdiction to strip him of all titles from 1998 onwards or not but, they've done it anyway.
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