A report on ESPN shared that former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens was indicted on federal charges on Thursday, for lying to Congress about using performance-enhancing drugs. The six-count indictment stemmed from a statement that Clemens made before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Clemens had given the following statement as part of his testimony in February 2008: “Let me be clear. I have never taken steroids or HGH.”
His former trainer, former New York Yankees strength and conditioning coach Brian McNamee, gave statements that ran contrary to Clemens’ claims, and shared that he personally injected Clemens with HGH.
Clemens still stands by his initial testimony, however, and tweeted: “I never took HGH or Steroids. And I did not lie to Congress… I look forward to challenging the Governments accusations, and hope people will keep an open mind until trial. I appreciate all the support I have been getting. I am happy to finally have my day in court.”
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