Friday, June 15, 2012

The Hunt For Lance Armstrong


Nagging Questions

How many times has Lance Armstrong been accused of doping? By how many different agencies etc.?
Is there no statute of limitations for former athletes?
When is an athlete ultimately acquitted?

Notice Of Allegations

Lance Armstrong is the only athlete accused of doping in the notice of allegations dated 6/13/2012 by the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA). The other five individuals named were doctors and staff of the former US Postal Service professional cycling team. As of today (6/15/12), the reportedly 15 page long notice of allegations is not yet published on the USADA website.


Does The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Have Legal Standing?

According to their website, the USDA’s mission is “… the national anti-doping organization for the Olympic movement in the United States. The U.S. Congress recognized USADA as "the official anti-doping agency for Olympic, Pan American and Paralympic sport in the United States." (emphasis added).

Did the US Postal Service professional cycling team with Lance Armstrong ever compete in any of the above mentioned sport events? I might be wrong, but I believe this is not the case. Thus, what is the authority of the USDA regarding Lance Armstrong? I am not an attorney, but if I was one I would look into it.

Well, perhaps the USDA considers Lance Armstrong to be competing in the Paralympic sports category as a cancer survivor.

What Motivates The U.S. Anti Doping Agency?

I think, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is doped, duped and has ulterior motives!

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