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Bonds' trainer in contempt, prison-bound
Yahoo/AP ^ | 8-28-06 | David Kravets

Posted on 08/28/2006 4:05:08 PM PDT by STARWISE

Barry Bonds' personal trainer was on his way back to prison Monday after being held in contempt of court for refusing to testify before a grand jury investigating the Giants slugger.

Greg Anderson could remain behind bars for more than a year while the grand jury investigates Bonds for perjury and tax evasion, regarding income from sales of his sports memorabilia.

Anderson, who has appeared five times before two federal grand juries without answering pertinent questions, was held in contempt of court for two weeks last month but was released when that grand jury's term expired.

"Sometimes sitting in the cooler for a long time may have a therapeutic affect and may change his mind," U.S. District Judge William Alsup said during the rancorous, hourlong hearing, after which authorities whisked Anderson into custody.

"Maybe in 16 months he will change his mind," Alsup said, referring to the remainder of the grand jury's term.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: barrybonds; contempt; geragos; greganderson; juice; prison; steroids; taxevasion
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To: csmusaret
"I'm curious. Why the villification of Bonds while Giambi gets a pass?"

Because Bonds is a jerk.
No, a jerkissimo.

Giambi is merely a jerkino.
21 posted on 08/28/2006 6:19:23 PM PDT by GAB-1955 (being dragged, kicking and screaming, into the Kingdom of Heaven....)
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To: bmwcyle

Up yours. Don't think you can tell me what to say or ask. Save any reply. You just don't matter


22 posted on 08/28/2006 7:13:43 PM PDT by csmusaret (Urban Sprawl is an oxymoron)
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To: GAB-1955

Close enough.


23 posted on 08/28/2006 7:14:20 PM PDT by csmusaret (Urban Sprawl is an oxymoron)
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To: csmusaret

Giambi admitted to using steroids, he did not commit perjury as far as I know.


24 posted on 08/28/2006 7:15:14 PM PDT by oceanview
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To: AmericaUnited

yeah, until they meet their cellmate - and I believe in California now, that cellmate comes equipped with condoms.


25 posted on 08/28/2006 7:17:01 PM PDT by oceanview
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To: csmusaret

All we need is a new league that permits steroids. The Major Plus Leagues.

Hey, the people want to see the really good athletes. Let them. Let the athletes decide to go Steroid, or non-Steroid. Let the fans decide which to watch.

Freedom. What a concept.


26 posted on 08/28/2006 8:20:16 PM PDT by donmeaker (If the sky don't say "Surrender Dorothy" then my ex wife is out of town.)
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To: oceanview

Heck. In California, the Governor used steroids.


27 posted on 08/28/2006 8:20:55 PM PDT by donmeaker (If the sky don't say "Surrender Dorothy" then my ex wife is out of town.)
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To: STARWISE
I think it is a witch hunt and it is quite nice to see some loyalty out of that kind of guy.

Rules and laws change constantly and it's ridiculous. These days you can be a professional athlete, get sick, take sudofed and come up testing positive for some stuff.

I don't approve of the steroids in sports, but I have to say it gets ridiculous when some folks obsess regarding just certain individuals.
28 posted on 08/28/2006 8:26:56 PM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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