Detective Sergeant Lisa McElhaney was identified as the whistleblower in the most recent “cops and steroids” scandal involving the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) according to the Broward-Palm Beach New Times. Sgt. McElhaney led the investigation of the Lifestyle Rejuvenation Center in 2007 that uncovered suspicions of illegal steroid use by law enforcement in South Florida. McElhaney reported officers […]
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Mexican Wrestler Abismo Negro Death Blamed on Steroid-Induced Anxiety Attack
The death of Mexican wrestler Andrés Alejandro Palomeque González, better known as the “Abismo Negro”, has been linked to anabolic steroids by the local coroner. Physician Jesus Enrique Castro Lopez examined the body of the 37-year old Palomeque and concluded that his death was precipitated by an anxiety attack possibly resulting from the consumption of […]
Operation Phony Pharm Actively Investigating Steroid Distribution in Texas
The FBI investigation codenamed Operation Phony Pharm remains active and may seek to prosecute additional individuals selling anabolic steroids according to court documents recently filed in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut. Attorney Matthew Maddox publicly reveal prosecutors’ intentions in a March 9, 2009 sentencing memorandum filed on behalf of his client, Corey Stanford. This […]
Actor Scott Siegel Busted for Steroids after Discovering DEA Surveillance
Actor Scott Siegel was the target of an investigation into the trafficking of illegal anabolic steroids by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Westchester County Drug Enforcement Task Force. Siegel discovered an unmarked DEA car in the parking lot of his parents’ townhome in the Lake Isle gated community in Eastchester, New York on February 18, 2009. Siegel […]
Bodybuilder Victor Martinez Unfairly Targeted by Steroid Witch-Hunt
IFBB pro bodybuilder Victor Martinez was unfairly subjected to a “witch hunt” by an inaccurate article appearing in the New York Daily News. Sports writer Christian Red inaccurately reported that Victor Martinez owned the Gurabo Supplement Store in the Dominican Republic when, in fact, Martinez does not have any ownership interest nor does he receive any monetary […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Transformation from Steroid User to Anti-Steroid Politician
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger voiced strong opposition to the use of anabolic steroids and performance enhancing drugs in sports during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union with John King”. Schwarzenegger told John King that he thinks athletes, and presumably pro bodybuilders, should come clean and publicly admit their own steroid use as a […]
IFBB Pro Victor Martinez Falsely Linked to Supplement Store in Dominican Republic
IFBB professional bodybuilder Victor Martinez is expected to win the 2009 Arnold Classic bodybuilding contest on March 7, 2009 according to pro bodybuilding analysts. In addition to the rigorous precontest demands of preparing for one of the most prestigious pro bodybuilding contests on the calendar, Victor Martinez also had to contend with false reports published […]
Sydney Airport Steroid Bust Involving Steroids Smuggled from Lebanon
An Australian woman and a Lebanese man were arrested at the Sydney Airport after attempting to smuggle a substantial amount of anabolic steroids. The man and woman arrived in Sydney on two separate flights from Lebanon on February 17th and February 18th, respectively. Australian Customs and Border Protection discovered a total of almost 3,000 ampoules of injectable testosterone […]
Alex Rodriguez Steroid Use Should Be Applauded Not Demonized
Anabolic steroids generally improve the level of athletic performance. Improved performance is, by most accounts, good for sport. MLB umpire Tim McClelland recently questioned how one could fault an athlete for doing something that makes him a better player. Sidney Gendin, professor of philosophy of law at Eastern Michigan University, has even suggested that we […]
Senior MLB Umpire Thinks Steroid Use to Improve Player Performance is Acceptable
Timothy McClelland, one of Major League Baseball’s most respected and senior umpires, defended baseball players who have used anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs at a university fundraiser last night. McClelland was the headline guest speaker at the sixth annual Iowa Baseball Lead-Off Dinner hosted by the University of Iowa baseball team. McClelland’s comments […]