The Ramble: Steroid Busts, Steroid Tests, Steroid Trials, Steroid Investigations, And Falling Production - Page 2

Trevor Graham’s Trial. The track and field coach famous for his association with athletes who have failed doping tests and for his involvement with the BALCO Labs scandal will go on trial next month for lying to federal investigators during the BALCO investigation. Graham has been defiant throughout this process and has said he will name names – prominent names – in an attempt to prove his innocence, and will not agree to a plea bargain. This trial will pit Graham against admitted PED drug dealer Angel Heredia, both of whom have said they will reveal the names of high-profile track and field stars during any trial. The fallout from this case will have huge implications on the world of track and field and all eyes will be on this San Francisco courtroom in May.

Texas PED Trafficker Implicates Former Dallas Cowboy. David Jacobs, the stereotypical body builder/personal trainer, went public this week with his allegations that he sold large amounts of PEDs to former Dallas Cowboys/current New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Matt Lehr. Jacobs claims that Lehr not only bought more PEDs than he could use himself – implying that Lehr was selling the extra – but that the NFL player accepted shipments of PED-making raw materials at his home. The heat from the feds was on Jacobs so he says he was able to divert the delivery of these materials to Lehr’s house so he could continue his business. Jacobs also claims that Lehr used finesteride, a hair loss drug, to mask his use of steroids and that Lehr got this drug from a Dallas Cowboys team doctor. This story could get really messy if the NFL – in their usual style – doesn’t quash it.

Tulsa Steroid Rings Has Nationwide Ties. According to authorities, an ongoing investigation into a steroid distribution ring based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that involves a local cop and a (shocker!) body builder/personal trainer, has ties beyond the South and into the Northeast. This is just another layer of the PED story that illustrates these incidents are all interconnected pieces of a bigger, bigger puzzle. There is no question that all this federal law enforcement attention has had the effect of drying up the sources of PEDs for everyone from the local gym rat to the professional athlete.

Article Author: Sal Marinello

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