The CHRB has dropped its charges against Julio Canani in the Sweet Catomine affair as well as its charges against Jeff Mullins in the "idiots and addicts" case. The following explanation comes from the San Diego Union Tribune:
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In the release, Ahern explained the withdrawal of charges:

"In the cases involving Mr. Canani and Mr. Mullins, they have not violated any statute or regulation . . . Rule 1902 describes conduct detrimental to racing. The key word is conduct . . . The rule addresses things like associating with bookmakers and crimes involving moral turpitude. What these trainers said just doesn't fit . . . The rule doesn't say anything about misrepresentations and controversial statements to the press."