Re: pletcher (585 Views)
Posted by:
Saddlecloth (IP Logged)
Date: July 05, 2005 02:40PM
TGJB Wrote:
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> They don't need the animal abuse people. Tampering
> with a pari-mutuel event (and possibly any
> sporting event, Mall might know) is a crime, I
> think Federal. That's why freezing blood is such a
> deterrent-- if you develop a test later and can go
> back and look at samples, someone could be in line
> for 20-30 convictions for a performance enhancer.
I had not heard anyone put it in context like that. So technically dutrow and peltcher could face tampering charges if a US Attorney got gung ho about the situation? I think the tough part is proving intent. These trainers always have a excuse which wouldnt be that far fetched to a 12 person jury who knows nothing about the sport.
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