What if the Lance Armstrong "Witch-Hunt" Was Real?
In a surprise revelation, reports have confirmed that a federal grand jury, sitting in Los Angeles, is investigating illegal doping by prominent US cyclists. These riders may include Tyler Hamilton and former Tour de France winner Greg LeMond. However, the grand jury has also subpoenaed documents focused on allegations of doping by Lance Armstrong.
At this early stage, it is unclear whether this federal investigation was prompted by the allegations of disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis, who has now publically accused Armstrong of using performance enhancing drugs. There are indications that Landis, himself, also may be a target of this investigation.
Today, Armstrong’s attorneys protested, in the press, that federal investigators were offering “sweetheart deals” to other riders who would offer information against Armstrong or tie him to cheating. While Armstrong’s lawyer may complain, this is the way the game is played. The federal investigators will use the “little fish” to get to the “big fish.”
Armstrong’s lawyers have said that this investigation is nothing by a “witch hunt.” It looks like the feds are trying to put Lance Armstrong on the hook.
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