[Uncle Chip]

An accused should have the right (does have the right) to face and examine the accusers.

He did. Armstrong had the opportunity to take the case to arbitration but he declined.

Ask yourself WHY??? It's not for lack of money which he has plenty of -- a little less now.

[svcw]

He has said why many times - he is just sick of the circus, and just wants it to end.
Silence does not mean guilt.

[longtermmemmory]

did you see the criteria for the joke of a hearing?

NO right to see evidence.
No right to examine the accusers before trial
No right to examine or challenge the methods of obtaining the evidence.

That was no a tria or a hearing, it was just a reading of the verdict with a chance to read a meaningless response post sentence.

Even a 100% guilty murderer had more of an opportunity for trial.