Roger Clemens acquitted on all charges in perjury trial

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(CBS/AP) WASHINGTON - Roger Clemens has been acquitted on all charges by a jury that decided he didn't lie to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs.

Jurors returned their verdict Monday after close to 10 hours of deliberation. The outcome brings an end to a 10-week trial that capped an expensive, five-year investigation into one of the greatest pitchers in the history of baseball.

The 49-year-old Clemens was accused of perjury, making false statements and obstructing Congress when he testified at a deposition and at a nationally-televised hearing in February 2008. The charges centered on his repeated denials that he used steroids and human growth hormone during his 24-year career.

"It's a day of celebration for us," Clemens' attorney Rusty Hardin said following the reading of the verdicts. "Justice won out."

The verdict is the latest blow to the government's pursuit of athletes accused of drug use.

Last week, Clemens' lawyers tore into the prosecutors' case against the former pitching great during closing arguments, attacking the government for bringing the matter to court in the first place and mounting one last assault against Clemens' chief accuser.

Federal prosecutors painted Clemens as a liar who did not want to tarnish his name.

"He chose to lie, he chose to mislead, he chose to provide false statements, to impede Congress' legitimate investigation," prosecutor Gil Guerrero said last week.

Clemens was charged with perjury, making false statements and obstructing Congress. The heart of the charges centered on his repeated denials that he used steroids or human growth hormone. Jurors heard 26 days of testimony over more than eight weeks.

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Another government trial, another waste of time and money...

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26 days of testimony. That is more than most murder trials.

[Valin]

CBS News:

(CBS/AP) WASHINGTON - Roger Clemens has been acquitted on all charges by a jury that decided he didn't lie to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs.

 

 

Another government trial, another waste of time and money...

 

Wonder how much money Rodger had to spend to clear his name?

 

Personally speaking if someone is an Adult and they want to use these drugs...that's their business...and the league they play in.

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YES!!!

 

...and Holder still walks free.

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Roger Clemens returning to baseball

 

Roger Clemens' signing with the Sugar Land (Texas) Skeeters has some wondering if it is the first step in a return to the majors. read more http://baytownsun.com/texas_ap/article_4493fb2a-0c89-5ac5-8413-017132b3c8f6.html

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August 25, 2012 8:56 PM

 

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Clemens back on the mound at 50

 

 

Updated 11:08 PM ET

 

(AP) SUGAR LAND, Texas - Roger Clemens was back on the mound at age 50, striking out hitters again.

 

Pitching for the first time in five years, Clemens tossed 3 1-3 scoreless innings Saturday night for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League.

 

Clemens faced the Bridgeport Bluefish and struck out two, including former major leaguer Joey Gathright to start the game. He allowed one hit without a walk and threw 37 pitches.

 

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Despite his success, Clemens said the outing didn't read more http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-57500425/clemens-back-on-the-mound-at-50/