Now that the dust has settled a bit regarding the tête-à-tête between Roger Clemens and Brain McNamee up on the Hill about two weeks ago, everyone involved in advancing the litigation has had time to digest just what was said and just how to proceed. (Or not proceed at all.)Well, according to three lawyers familiar with the situation speaking to the New York Times, the first step in the Department of Justice launching a criminal perjury investigation against Roger Clemens has begun.
A draft letter referring Clemens, but not his accuser, Brian McNamee, had been drawn up by staff members for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform by the end of last week, according to two of the lawyers. However, all three lawyers, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly on the matter, said it was possible that McNamee could also be included in the referral by the time it is sent to the Justice Department.If this holds true and only Clemens is brought under investigation, it's a pretty clear indication that Congress believed Clemens is the liar here and McNamee is not. (If this picture surfaces, it's certainly not going to help Roger.)
Somewhere, Suzyn Waldman weeps.
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2-25-2008 @ 9:42PM
Rancho Cucamonga Juvenile Attorney said...
I was surprised that Clemens even testified under oath. Most criminal defense lawyers would not have allowed their client to testify under oath and instead take the 5th in light of Marion Jones perjury conviction involving the same issues.
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2-26-2008 @ 1:11AM
rick berry said...
I agree with the first post here... I'm shocked he would testify. It almost makes you wonder iff he's telling the truth. you'd have to be a complete idiot to testify and lie in this day and age... He's either a moron (along with his attorneys) or he's innocent.
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3-02-2008 @ 11:37AM
BIG DADDY said...
ROGER CLEMENS IS PROFESIONAL LIAR AS WELL AS A FRAUD TO THE PUBLIC. HIS STRONG WORK ETHIC SHOWS IN THE LETTERS H.G.H.. WHAT A HERO HE LIES TO CONGRESS AND EXPECTS THE YOUNG TO TRUST HIM. WHAT A EXAMPLE WE MAKE OUT OF PEOPLE JUST LIKE US.BOY WHAT A DIFFERENCE RACE MAKES. THEY STRAT WITH ROGER AND FINISH WITH BARRY WHO BY THE WAY HAD TO CARRY THIS TORCH BY HIS SELF FOR A WHILE. NOT A GOOD IDEAL TO LIE AT ALL.
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