Roger Clemens and lawyer Rusty Hardin will be out of Texas and in Washington, DC, this week to begin the Rocket’s trial. A jury will decide Clemens’ fate legally and probably for Cooperstown as well. The first significant thing to happen is when the jurors will be read the indictment (PDF). Initial impressions are especially important in trials,… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Kyle Busch: Beg for Mercy? Yeah and then some
Posted in NASCARWCNC.com out of Charlotte, North Carolina is reporting that local attorney, Seth Johnson, says that Kyle Busch’s best defense will be to “beg for mercy” before the sentencing Judge when Busch goes to Court on June 20 to answer to allegations that he was driving 83 mph over the speed limit in Troutman, North Carolina on May… Continue Reading
Derek Lowe: Cop giving an athlete a hard time? Or just bad behavior?
Posted in Baseball, DUIOn April 28, 2011, a Georgia State Trooper patrolling on Peachtree Street in Metro Atlanta stops Derek Lowe, the Atlanta Braves’ ace pitcher who is in his 3rd year of a $60 million contract. According to the Trooper, Lowe was racing another car down Peachtree. When he stopped Lowe, Lowe smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage. Lowe… Continue Reading
Why Lance Armstrong Will Never Be Convicted of a Crime
Posted in CyclingLance Armstrong will, I believe, never be convicted by a jury even if the US Attorney in California is successful in obtaining an indictment. Why? The answer lies in the statute of limitations for these alleged federal crimes. A five year statute of limitations has run for virtually every crime that the US Attorney can allege against Armstrong with… Continue Reading