Developments continue in the drama known as BALCO. Movie out soon.
1. Tammy Thomas pleads not guilty to perjury charges. Report here in Yahoo. (note the comment on her appearance. She looks pretty good, actually)
SAN FRANCISCO - Former elite cyclist Tammy Thomas pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday to charges of lying to a grand jury investigating steroid use in sports.
Thomas, the first athlete charged in a probe that has implicated some of the biggest stars in baseball and track and field, is charged with three counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice.
Thomas, who appeared much slimmer than during her racing days, declined comment after being released on $50,000 bond.
2. San Francisco reports Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lane Williams gain a friend in John Conyors, new chair of the House Judiciary Committee. Report here, again in Yahoo.
WASHINGTON - The new chairman of the House Judiciary committee, has asked the Dept of Justice to stop trying to compel two reporters to reveal who leaked BALCO grand jury testimony.
A federal judge already has ordered San Francisco Chronicle reporters Mark Fainaru-Wada and Lance Williams jailed until they comply with government subpoenas demanding detailed information about how they received the testimony of Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi and others. The reporters have remained free while the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals considers the case.
The issuance of these subpoenas appears to run directly counter to the protections afforded to the press under the First Amendment," Rep. John D. Conyers, D-Mich. said in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington.
Conyers sent a letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales asking him to withdraw the subpoenas. Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., also signed the letter.
3. Good slide show from Yahoo documenting the past few days of the doping scene, world-wide.
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