What Does the Barry Bonds' Conviction Mean for Roger Clemens?
It means the Rocket is big trouble.
As aptly pointed out by Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, the prosecution in the Bonds case was able to get a conviction of obstruction of justice and had the jury 11-1 to convict on another felony count WITHOUT the aid of Bonds' trainer and alleged steroid supplier, Greg Anderson. Remember, Anderson refused to testify against the former "home run king."
However, in the case against Clemens, the prosecution will not have this severe disadvantage. The government will have the full cooperation and testimony of Brian McNamee. It appears that McNamee will provide direct testimony concerning Clemens' alleged steroid use. In the Bonds case, the prosecution had to use mostly circumstantial proof including the changes in Bonds' body.
With weaker case, the government turned Bonds into a convicted felon. With a true star witness in McNamee (assuming his testimony is believed), why should Clemens' outcome be any different?
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