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Roger Clemens was indicted a year ago on charges he gave false statements to a congressional committee investigating steroid use in baseball, perjured himself under oath and obstructed the lawmakers' inquiry into widespread drug use that tarnished the sport's reputation.
Clemens, 48, the winner of a record seven Cy Young Awards, has denied taking human growth hormones or steroids or lying to Congress. If he is convicted, sentencing guidelines call for up to 21 months in prison, though the maximum penalty is 30 years.
Prosecutor Steven Durham said his list of those who could be part of the case by mention or as potential witnesses include baseball stars who have admitted using steroids, such as sluggersJose Canseco and Mark McGwire, and baseball executives.
Defense lawyer Rusty Hardin said his list of potential witnesses include the defendant's wife, Debra Clemens, and former teammates like Hall of Famer Wade Boggs.[...]
The trial, expected to last at least a month, will pit the word of Clemens against that of two former close associates who were listed among the prosecution's witnesses -- former trainerBrian McNamee and teammate Andy Pettitte.
Clemens' defense team argues that his primary accuser, McNamee, is a habitual liar and trumped up the allegations and evidence about drug use to distract from his own legal problems, stemming from a 2001 sexual assault investigation.
Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-rt-us-baseball-clemenstre764592-20110705,0,3411248.story (Roger Clemens perjury trial begins - Chicago Tribune)
Clemens, 48, the winner of a record seven Cy Young Awards, has denied taking human growth hormones or steroids or lying to Congress. If he is convicted, sentencing guidelines call for up to 21 months in prison, though the maximum penalty is 30 years.
Prosecutor Steven Durham said his list of those who could be part of the case by mention or as potential witnesses include baseball stars who have admitted using steroids, such as sluggersJose Canseco and Mark McGwire, and baseball executives.
Defense lawyer Rusty Hardin said his list of potential witnesses include the defendant's wife, Debra Clemens, and former teammates like Hall of Famer Wade Boggs.[...]
The trial, expected to last at least a month, will pit the word of Clemens against that of two former close associates who were listed among the prosecution's witnesses -- former trainerBrian McNamee and teammate Andy Pettitte.
Clemens' defense team argues that his primary accuser, McNamee, is a habitual liar and trumped up the allegations and evidence about drug use to distract from his own legal problems, stemming from a 2001 sexual assault investigation.
Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-rt-us-baseball-clemenstre764592-20110705,0,3411248.story (Roger Clemens perjury trial begins - Chicago Tribune)
