Brian McNamee has turned over steroid syringes, vials and gauze pads to federal investigators that allegedly contain physical evidence supporting McNamee’s claim that he injected baseball player Roger Clemens with anabolic steroids and growth hormone. I didn’t see that coming. It is simply bizarre that McNamee would have saved such items for seven years; I […]
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All Steroid Charges Against Hidetada Yamagishi Dismissed
Flex Online reports that all felony and misdemeanor steroid and controlled substance charges against Hidetada Yamagishi were dismissed except for one misdemeanor count of possession of Viagra without a prescription which Hide pleaded no contest. This is the best possible outcome for Hide according to his attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley. I met with Mr. Lynch […]
Doctor Sanjay Gupta on Steroids
I was prepared to read another commentary about the dangers of anabolic steroids when I started reading “The Truth About Steroids And Sports, How Performance-Enhancing Drugs Went Mainstream;” the article was written by CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta. It started off poorly: So we all agree that steroids are bad, right? They’ve brought suspicion and […]
Masters Bodybuilder Marc Sangiuliano Arrested on Steroid Trafficking Charge
Masters bodybuilding competitor Mark J. Sangiuliano (aka Marc Sangiuliano) was arrested and charged with “second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance” identified as anabolic steroids. MSNBC reports that Marc was arrested by federal authorities; however, the ABC television affiliate in Louiseville, Kentucky WHAS-TV reports that deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department arrested Sangiuliano at his […]
Hidetada Yamagishi Retains Celebrity Lawyer from OJ Simpson’s “Dream Team”
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Hidetada Yamagishi has retained one of the top Hollywood defense attorneys, Shawn Chapman Holley to defend him in his legal case involving steroid possession and steroid distribution; Holley is a uber celebrity attorney with an impressive resume defending celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Nicole Richey, rapper The Game and Michelle Rodriguez. Shawn Chapman Holley […]
Another Internet Source Pleads Guilty in Operation Raw Deal
Another internet-based anabolic steroid source arrested in Opeartion Raw Deal in the fall of 2007 has pleaded guilty. Robert Cashmon of New Hampshire pleaded guilty to six counts including “possession of anabolic steroids with intent to distribute,” “conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids,” “receipt in interstate commerce of misbranded drugs” and “laundering of monetary instruments.” Specific […]
Therapeutic Use of Testosterone and HGH Granted in Football Players
John Lombardo, M.D. is the drug advisor to the NFL on anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. He has granted waivers to football players who have tested positive for anabolic steroids based on medical need. The medical rationale was “testicular disease” in each case. John Lombardo, has granted waivers to players who have failed drug […]
Art Atwood Talks About Steroid Investigation
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Art Atwood was approached by the Dallas/Fort Worth CBS affiliate and asked about his involvement in a federal steroid investigation. Atwood was asked about potential steroid charges that he may face, concern about jail, and his association with David Jacobs who has agreed to a plea bargain in the steroid investigation. [embedplusvideo height=”455″ […]
University Quarterback Recruit Loses Full College Scholarship for Selling Steroids
University of Mississippi quarterback recruit, Jared Foster, was arrested for selling anabolic steroids by Madison County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division. Foster had been attending classes and informally working out with the Ole Miss football team. In light of the steroid arrest, the University of Mississippi has kicked Foster off the team and has withdrawn his full college scholarship […]
Owner of Pharmacy Implicated in Steroid Scandal Commits Suicide
The co-owner of Lowen’s Pharmacy has apparently died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head; New York Police Department (NYPD) investigators maintain it was a suicide even though the victim was also shot in the chest. Six NYPD police officers, most of whom worked out at Dolphin Fitness near Lowen’s, have been under instensive internal affairs investigations for […]