Despites of high number of tests for steroids, those that dope avoid detection

Recently Alan Abramson published an article where he noticed whether tests conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) were reliable.
The WADA conducts more and more tests for steroids and other related products every year. It seems that those that dope are caught. One may think that the world of sports and bodybuilding will be soon cleansed from administration of banned products. For example, numerous tests for banned preparations have been conducted at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
But certain questions appear here. Are these tests sophisticated enough to detect any person who dopes? Are these tests efficient?
Let examine results of some tests. In 2010 the WADA published statistics according which 258,267 samples were analyzed by 35 WADA-accredited labs. Out of these samples 4,820 results represented atypical findings. Circa 60 % of positives indicated about usage of steroids. Many positives were for cannibinoids. 10 % positives were for marijuana. As you observe, only 60% out of those who took forbidden drugs applied steroids. Is it real? Don’t manifest the results of the tests that the WADA doesn’t do the job suitably?
Dick Pound, the former president of the WADA, thinks that at least 10 % of sportspersons who competed at the 2012 London Olympics administered steroids. He confirms that those consumers of steroids that are not clever are caught by anti-doping agencies. He also notices that an athlete that has been caught applying banned medications will fail an IQ test. He concludes that only unwise sportspersons don’t avoid detection.
Thus, when you hear that the WADA has conducted numerous tests to make sports clean, think whether these statements are true. Is able the WADA to make competitions fair? Why does the WADA note about number of tests?
It seems that the WADA just desires to convince people that the job is done appropriately. The WADA wants to secure future funds. It is the reality.

Even sophisticated tests are not able to catch several steroid users

There are arguable points of view about anabolic steroids. Consumers praise these drugs because they produce great positive changes. Scientists conduct different researches, trying to define whether these medicines are safe for administration. Sports organizations ban intake of these medicines because they have significant impact on performance. As for governments of several countries, they have made purchases, usage and sale of anabolic steroids illicit. Thus, those who are caught violating these laws may be sentenced to a fine and/or imprisonment.
You may come across many articles that demonize steroids for certain crimes. Although there are many statements about these products, the most of people don’t comprehend the nature of these medications.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids have ability to increase muscle size and help to gain great strength. While anabolic properties of these products induce creating new muscles, androgenic features are responsible for development of male sexual characteristics.
What induced creation of these products? It is known that there were a lot of battles between various cultures since ancient time. So, various cultures tried to elaborate something which could help soldiers to become braver and have strength enough to win. They utilized rhinoceros horn, shark tooth and other several extracts. Later testicles of animals began to be researched. It led to elaboration of anabolic steroids.
 The hormone androstenone was isolated from many other substances in 1930 for the first time by the expert Adolf Butenandt. Then other hormones were synthesized. By 1939 testosterone was synthesized for the first time.
1940s and 1950s were years of essential steroid development. Numerous studies were conducted in various countries around the world. Specialists studied impact of these medicines on performance of sportspeople and bodybuilders. Certain physicians promoted intake of steroids among professional sportspeople. John Ziegler was one of such doctors. He administered the steroid Dianabol to Olympic athletes.
Steroids were also widely administered in sports and bodybuilding in 1960s and in 1970. Over 50 % Olympic athletes administered these medications. However new kinds of tests were introduced by anti-doping officials, it was impossible to combat applying these drugs by sportspersons.
Today more sophisticated tests for steroids and other related preparations have been introduced. Nevertheless, these medicines are still widely used in the world of sports and bodybuilding. Smart consumers know several ways to administer steroids and remain undetectable.

80% of steroid users are bodybuilders that don’t take part in any competitions

It is stated that the most of steroid users are professional athletes and high school students that are involved in sports. It seems to be true because anabolic steroids have ability to add muscle mass and strength. These are effects that are valuable for sportspersons because they try to win competitions. Furthermore, you read many articles that describe steroid scandals which occur in sports: in Major League Baseball, National Football League, Olympics, etc. You become convinced that steroids are such products that dominate mainly in sports. You also read many pieces of news which note about administration of performance-enhancing drugs by high school students who look at professional sportspersons and want to become so famous, as they are.
But the sportswriter Lena Butler affirms that the most part of steroid users are not sportspersons. The most of steroid users are bodybuilders who don’t participate in any competitions. Thus, 80% of steroid users are non-competitive bodybuilders. The most of them are young: over the age 25. These are those who work as military professionals, police officers, etc. So, these are persons that have such jobs which require strength. These individuals administer steroids for increase of their strength and do their jobs appropriately.
It is also interesting to mention that numerous individuals who have own business take steroids. They have enough money to look attractively. Thus, they apply steroids for improvement of physique and anti-aging needs.
As for high school students that are involved in sports, they take steroids because they want to succeed in sports. These individuals want to win competitions, become prominent and earn millions of dollars. Steroid-using well-known athletes have significant impact on the decision of high school students to apply steroids. In fact, it is unsafe. Health of high school students may be destroyed because of steroids significantly. Unfortunately, this class of steroid users doesn’t desire to change their attitudes to steroids. However they are informed about risks connected with steroids for young consumers, they continue to administer steroids. The number of high school students who apply these products rises. If several years ago 1% of high school students used steroids, nowadays the number is doubled.
Although there is a tendency to demonize steroids, it is important to remember that these medications are applied not only for enhancement of performance. They are utilizable for therapeutic purposes. Doctors recommend these medicines for patients that experience different diseases. These products are recommended for patients with cancer. HIV/AIDS- individuals apply steroids in order to combat muscle loss. These products efficiently treat other conditions as well.

Most typical side effects of steroids

No one can contest benefits that are caused by application of steroids. Consumers of these products acquire endurance and enhance their muscle mass. As a result, those that take part in competitions win medals. But there is  a bad piece of news here. Anabolic steroids, like any other preparations, may cause unwanted consequences. Functions and even structure of some organs may be destroyed on account of steroid use.
That’s why before administering anabolic steroids it is necessary to know about every probable adverse effect that may occur because of these drugs. It is reasonable to learn information about these drugs before you make a final decision to administer them. You should know that certain undesirable effects of these medications may be even irreversible.
It is also necessary to know guidelines linked with steroid use and follow them. Incorrect administration may cause life-threatening undesirable consequences.
There are also indications which note how you can lower dangers linked with several adverse results or minimize their severity. Those who have appropriate trainings during steroid use, use correct measures, have proper nutrition and administer several ancillary preparations for reduction of unwanted reactions will not experience severe health problems.
Grave  negative results usually trouble those that use enhanced quantities and don’t follow other important instructions.
However it is noted that soon application of steroids will become safe, you may see that this time has not come yet. That’s why you must know about all possible dangers in order to prevent some problems or at least to decrease severity.
The most typical troubles related to administration of steroids are listed below:
- liver dysfunctions;
- kidney troubles;
- skin troubles;
- cardiovascular disorders;
- psychological disorders;
- troubles linked with reproductive system.
Why may be liver functions destroyed by steroids? Let see. Steroids contain toxins. The body tries to excrete them. Liver participates in this process actively.  So, its functions may be destructed because of the toxins contained in steroids. Cysts and tumors may be formed. It is true also about kidneys which also play essential role in excretion of toxins. It is known that toxins can be also excreted through skin. That’s why  typical negative consequences of steroids include acne formation, oily skin and other related troubles.
Steroids may also enhance cholesterol levels; so, arteries around the heart are blocked; blood clots appear. The heart may become unable to circulate the blood through the body appropriately. High blood pressure may also occur in steroid users. Even heart attacks may be caused by steroid use.
Psychological health may be affected by steroids as well. Those who take these remedies may become aggressive; they may suffer from abnormal changes in mood and depression. Other mental problems may occur as well.
As for reproductive system, it may be affected as well. Male consumers of steroids may experience shrunken testicles, hypertrophy of prostate, gynecomastia, infertility, etc. Female users of steroids may face such troubles, as clitoral hypertrophy, excessive hair growth on body, irregularities in menstrual cycles, etc.
Unluckily, steroids may have negative impact on other systems too. Just the most common side reactions are mentioned in the article.

Efficient remedies for improvement of men’s health

Several diseases appear in numerous individuals and destroy good life. One of such troubles is erectile dysfunctions. This condition occurs in 50% of males who are over 40 years old. Undoubtedly, this is an unpleasant condition which may affect relationships between partners. Men put great efforts to escape from this problem. There are several medicines which are recommended to cure erectile dysfunctions. Viagra, Levitra and Cialis are claimed to be the best remedies for this need.
Numerous pharmaceutical companies understand that the products that are used for treatment of erectile troubles are in a high demand. They get 500-600 million dollars for the drugs which effectively work in case of this problem in men. Thus, pharmaceutical companies see that they may get even greater profits, if they create new efficient products for this need. Undoubtedly, scientists try to do it.
Lately some new products for treatment of erectile troubles have been created. But they must get approval of the FDA before they may be purchased and applied legally. These drugs include Avanafil, Zoraxel, Zydena (Udenafil) and Bremenalotide.
Let provide general information about every of these drugs.
The pharmaceutical company Vivus has made the drug Avanafil. Several studies have displayed that positive effects of this drug are felt just 15 minutes after it has been administered. But the FDA has not yet approved this preparation. Thus, it is necessary to wait till its safety will be proven.
The pharmaceutical company Rexahn Pharmaceuticals has created the drug Zoraxel. It influences on the brain, treating erectile dysfunctions. It is said that this medicine will get the FDA’s approval by 2013.
The medicine Zydena has been created by the Korean pharmaceutical company by Dong-A Pharmaceuticals. Some studies have shown that this is an efficacious drug which is able to treat erectile problems. While Malaysians and Russians may use it, Americans don’t have access to this medication because it has not been yet approved by the US FDA. It is confirmed that Zydena works more quickly than Viagra.
The medication Bremelanotide has been made by Palatin Technologies. This drug has several priorities over others. It is useful for both men and women that experience sexual problems. Furthermore, it is capable to enhance sexual arousal and desire, influencing on central nervous system.
These are new medicines which will be indicated to treat erectile dysfunctions. We may hope that they will be able to improve quality of males’ health.

Steroids are responsible for brain’s disorders in teenagers

If you belong to those that read news about steroids, you may observe that almost every article notes about “roid rage” that is claimed to be one of the most dangerous adverse results of these medicines. Anabolic steroids are blamed for several violations, murders and other crimes. It is said that these drugs may lead to uncontrolled aggression that leads to abnormal behavior. Although it is not proven scientifically whether steroids can actually lead to “roid rage”, media reports about this undesirable result very often. Unluckily, several other severe undesirable effects are rarely mentioned in articles.
Teenagers should be especially informed about several specific unwanted consequences which can appear in them, if they take steroids in their teen years. The specialists Leslie Henderson and Ann Clark of the Giesel School of Medicine in Dartmouth note that these products may have very negative influence on adolescents’ brains. These professors have conducted some studies and made conclusions, basing on the results of their researches. These scientists note that steroids can cause in teenagers something graver than uncontrolled aggression.
According to Leslie Henderson and Ann Clark, steroids are very dangerous for teenagers because this class of consumers may face certain specific serious undesirable reactions which don’t occur in adult steroid users. The specialists notice that steroids may affect the brain in teenagers. So, the brain’s structure and functions may be destroyed in teenagers because of steroids. Furthermore, these side effects may be permanent. It means that brain’s dysfunctions which are demonstrated through uncontrolled behavior may present even when the adolescents grow up. So, negative psychological effects may be manifested even in their adulthood.
But it is important to mention that the studies conducted by Leslie Henderson and Ann Clark have enrolled animals. Thus, these statements are made on the basis of animals’ reactions to steroid use. One may doubt whether effects of steroids on teenagers’ brains are the same as those on animals. Nevertheless, Leslie Henderson is sure that these statements are true for humans as well.
Moreover, it has been determined that side effects of steroids on adolescents are more lasting than those which occur in adult steroid users.
Leslie Henderson works together with such specialists, as Marie Onakomaiya, Donna Porter and Joseph Oberlander.
Leslie Henderson states that it is evident that steroids affect adolescents’ behavior. As we know, the brain controls behavior. Since behavior is abnormal, the brain’s structure and functions are destroyed.
So, it is important to educate teenagers about all probable risks related to application of steroids. If they know about these possible side results, they will be capable to make a right decision linked with steroids.

Steroid users must not be chosen for Baseball Hall of Fame

What do retired players of the Major League Baseball affirm about usage of steroids? This is the question that is often asked by reporters and widely presented by media. Various persons have various points of view about this issue.
Recently some retired players of the Major League Baseball were interviewed by some journalists who tried to learn opinions of the retired players about the steroid era in baseball. Should steroid users be in the Hall of Fame?
Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage, Dave Henderson, Curt Schillling, Mike Piazza, George Brett and Morgan Ensberg don’t want to see consumers of steroids in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Later Wade Boggs was asked about this issue as well. This athlete played professional baseball for 18 years. He was asked whether steroid users could be allowed to be elected for the Hall of Fame. The former baseball player noted that steroid users must not be elected for the Hall Of Fame. According to his words, it is a bad message for American youth. No one should be allowed to be in the Hall of Fame and claim that he is one of the most successful players because he has used anabolic steroids. This is the bad message for the youth of the whole world.
As for the case related to Roger Clemens, Boggs said nothing unpleasant about him.
Clemens was accused of lying before the Congress about application of steroids and HGH. He was charged with obstruction of Congress, perjury and false statements. But recently he was acquitted by the jury. The decision of the jury dismissed the statement that Clemens had success due to administration of forbidden medications.
While Wade Boggs said nothing negative about Roger Clemens, he had certain harsh words about pitchers who take steroids and take unfair advantages.

Patrick Mendes and Joshua Gilbert were banned from Average Broz’s Gymnasium” for usage of prohibited drugs

The top Olympic weightlifters Patrick Mendes and Joshua Gilbert were banned from “Average Broz’s Gymnasium” (Las Vegas, Nevada). They tested positive for prohibited preparations. Steroids were not the medicines taken by these athletes. They applied non-steroidal products which are also prohibited under Code of the WADA.
Mendes tested positive for forbidden medicines in February 2012 before the United States Olympic Team Trials for Weightlifting scheduled who would represent the US at the 2012 Olympic Games. The weightlifter tested for HGH; as a result, he was suspended.
Joshua Gilbert tested positive for the diuretic preparation furosemide at the 2012 National Weightlifting Championships. It was in March 2012.
Furosemide is a drug which is administered by those that take steroids in order to mask usage of steroids. Moreover, this medication helps sportspersons to lose weight in order to meet criteria of certain weight groups.  Weightlifting, boxing and wrestling are sports where athletes are divided to certain weight groups.
HGH and furosemide are products that are forbidden by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The anti-doping system of the IWF is in the harmony with the WADA Code.
Mendes and Gilbert were coached by John Broz. Broz lived and trained with the prominent Bulgarian weightlifter Antonio Krastev during his career. Krastev broke a world record snatch of 216 kg in 1987. John Broz learned the Bulgarian system of trainings and brought certain methods to America. He founded own training facilities in Las Vegas.
Mendes was sentenced to 2-year ban. As for Gilbert, he was sentenced to 3-year suspension.
The suspensions of these sportsmen are failure for “Average Broz’s Gym”. Thus, the greatest weightlifters were not allowed to represent their native country at the 2012 Olympic Games.

UKAD: Larry Olubamiwo’s doping case is unusual

The heavyweight boxer Larry “War Machine” Olubamiwo applied several anabolic steroids, HGH, IGF-1 and other related preparations during six years. However several tests have been conducted earlier, he was caught just in January 2012. After a fight against Sam Sexton Larry Olubamiwo tested positive for banned products. Metabolites of steroids were not found in his sample. The boxer tested positive for EPO. EPO represents a blood boosting drug.
Long-term usage of forbidden preparations by Olubamiwo was a real embarrassment for the United Kingdom Anti-Doping. Andy Parkinson, the CEO of the UKAD, tried to prove that the suspension of Olubamiwo for usage of 13 various banned medications is a real success of the UKAD in the struggle against doping.  
Andy Parkinson noted that it was an unusual case. The boxer used steroids and other related medications for prolonged time without fear to spoil his health, career and reputation. He was sentenced to 4-year ban.
But the alarming factor is following: Olumamiwo could avoid detection for long time, despites significant efforts of anti-doping officers to “clean” sports from intake of doping drugs.
Olubamiwo was caught just because the UKAD was informed by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that he became the target of an investigation linked with illegal sale of anabolic steroids and other related drugs in the US. Then the UKAD conducted a test which resulted in positives for EPO.
Robert Smith, the General Secretary for the British Boxing Board of Control, supported the affirmations of Andy Parkinson about efforts and success of anti-doping officers. He affirmed that the case demonstrated that cheating couldn’t be hidden.
What is your opinion about the case? Do positives for EPO and the suspension of Olubamiwo display that anti-doping officers succeed? Or does the case demonstrate that anti-doping system is not proper?
Anyone may make own conclusion. But it is clear that the sportsman could take various banned preparations for six years without being detected by anti-doping officers.

Linda McMahon’s opponents: Linda promoted steroid use in WWE

Linda McMahon puts great efforts in order to prove that she is a politician that deserves to be trusted. She tried to escape from steroid scandals which have spoiled the reputation of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) throughout many years. Of course, her opponents ever used opportunities to note about serious problems associated with steroid use in the WWE.
It is always noticed that Linda McMahon is the former President and CEO of the WWE. The WWE was founded by her and her husband Vince McMahon in 1990. Almost 60% of the traded stock of the WWE belongs to them. They succeeded due to profits linked with the WWE Empire. One billion dollars was earned by the McMahons due to the business linked with the WWE. Mrs. McMahon ended her tenure of the WWE in 2009 and began her political career. She joined the Republican Party seeking a Senatorial Seat for the State of Connecticut.  Linda McMahon spent approximately 50 million dollars on the campaign. But the campaign was unsuccessful. She lost to the Democratic Party. Nowadays Linda McMahan is seeking the Republican nomination in order to be elected instead of Joe Lieberman, another retiring Senator for Connecticut’s State.
Since Linda McMahon got involved in politics, numerous persons began to criticize her for administration of steroids in the WWE.
 A newspaper confirms that McMahon loves to notice that she has created certain jobs but she doesn’t answers questions about the jobs. An article claims that the CEO of the WWE makes fun of stupid men who humble women and promotes intake of steroids.
The WWE responded quickly to these statements. The Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for WWE Brian Flinn has confirmed that the WWE cares about health of wrestlers and random drug testing manifests that the WWE is against administration of steroids. At least 4 random tests are conducted per year for each wrestler. Those who test positive for prohibited medicines are suspended. So, the WWE bans usage of steroids. Furthermore, Brian Flinn has noted that the WWE has one of the most skillful wellness systems in sports and entertainment.

Victor Conte expresses his thoughts about doping in sports

Recently Victor Conte, the founder of BALCO, shared his thoughts about testing program of anti-doping agencies and the current state of doping in sports.
Conte has noted that it is unlikely that the 2012 London Olympics would be free from usage of steroids and other prohibited medications. The founder of BALCO affirmed in an interview that Olympic anti-doping testing program had different flaws. Thus, consumers of steroids were also chosen to take part in the 2012 London Olympics.
The founder of BALCO doesn’t believe that administration of forbidden drugs has reduced. He doesn’t agree with persons who confirm that reduced performance in different sports is a proof that steroids and other doping products are almost excluded from sports.
The founder of BALCO claims that steroids are widely used now too. Efforts of anti-doping agencies promoted adoption of athletes. Thus, sportspeople don’t take as enhanced measures as have been used before.  Nonetheless, application of steroids and other related medicines remains to be a concern.
The founder of BALCO is sure that athletes don’t apply such designer steroids, as THG. Instead of taking such medications, sportspersons apply the steroid testosterone that is considered to be the grandfather of all steroids.  Conte adds that since testosterone is fast-acting and it is available in form of creams, gels, patches and injections, it is widely taken by athletes. Furthermore, not too high dosages of testosterone are required in order to cause excellent effects. This steroid is widespread among Major League Baseball players.
Conte criticizes anti-doping system. He confirms that anti-doping agencies have evident ambiguities. Even a truck can go through loopholes that are in doping laws, according to the founder of BALCO.

Singapore’s steroid scandals in news articles

Journalists exaggerate any situation linked with steroids in sports and bodybuilding. Numerous facts are described in misleading ways. Thus, steroid scandals appear without any basis. A case is presented below.
Rano Izhar, the president of the Singapore Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (SBFF), has acknowledged that he provided recommendations connected with application of anabolic steroids.
Any person who belongs to the world of bodybuilding knows that steroids, HGH and certain other related medications are widely spread and taken by bodybuilders. Several news websites have written numerous articles, treating the actions of the SBFF president as a steroid scandal. But be careful! He has not sold anabolic steroids, he has just spread information.
“The New Paper”, a Singapore’s English-language newspaper, acquired emails between a bodybuilder and the president of the SBFF which were written before Rano Izhar was chosen to be the president. Izhar provided recommendations related to steroids cycles to the bodybuilder. The cycles suggested administration of 14 different medications, including such steroids, as Anadrol 50, Dianabol, Primobolan Depot, etc. Clomid was also recommended.
Izhar confirmed that the guidelines were just for his friend that was an amateur bodybuilder. Furthermore, he was not the president of the SBFF, when he provided the recommendations.
Izhar’s friend planned to take steroids. It was his friend’s decision. Izhar didn’t promote it. He only desired to help his friend. He wished he applied steroids in the safest way.
Izhar acknowledged that he had provided instructions linked with steroid cycles. He confirmed that he needed to tell his friend which products were efficacious and which drugs didn’t work appropriately. He added that when someone asked him about ways to use steroids, it meant that they would take them, regardless of the answer. Thus, the president just felt that he had to note at least the most important things which should be known about steroids.
Izhar has gotten the degree of Doctor in “lifestyle medicine” at the Harvard Medical School. He felt that he had to do everything he could for reduction of harm for those that apply steroids and other related drugs.

Cooperation of US with Polish law enforcement officers led to arrest of persons linked with large steroid company

You must have seen that the US put efforts to bust international companies that advertise steroids on internet and deliver them to customers around the world.
Recently the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has co-worked with Polish law enforcement officers in order to bust persons that have been suspected in shipment of steroids and other doping medicines to various countries of the world.
This investigation started about one year ago. The polish Border Guard Straz Graniczna intercepted large amounts of steroids that were shipped to customers in the US and Canada. Steroids in form of tablets and injections were confiscated at the Warsaw mail terminal.
Straz Graniczna worked together with US DEA. Ultimately two individuals from Poland were arrested. One of them was arrested, after he left the post office. Over 7, 000 steroid tablets and 19, 000 steroid vials and 47, 000 Polish zloty or over 14, 000 US dollars were found in this person’s car. But it was only the beginning of confiscation.
It was defined that an apartment located in Warsaw served as a base of the underground lab that manufactured steroids which are usually utilized by American bodybuilders. When police officials raided the apartment, they discovered drug paraphernalia there. The apartment was used not only for manufacture of steroids but also for keeping of ready steroids. About 666, 000 steroid pills, 19, 000 vials of steroids and over 5, 000 steroid ampoules were seized during the search. The medicines were estimated. The cost was claimed to be 6 million Polish zloty that are equal to 1, 8 million US dollars.
It is supposed that the US will ask Polish authorities to extradite these two individuals.
The USA is aggressive, when it comes to war on steroids. International steroid rings are busted.
But the US doesn’t have great success collaborating with Europe and Asia. The US presses other countries to arrest and extradite steroid dealers.
Steroid dealers who were connected with British Dragon and Musclebear were arrested and extradited to the US from Thailand and Cyprus.
The US pressed Austria to arrest Mihael Karner, the leader of an international drug company. He was arrested. Then the USA pressed Austrian authorities to extradite this individual to the US. But feds didn’t have success that time. Karner paid one million Euros to Austrian authorities to avoid the extradition and arrive to his home country Slovenia.

Federal prosecutors are disappointed that jurors have acquitted Roger Clemens

Names of 12 persons (4 men and 8 women) that acted as jury at the governmental case against Roger Clemens were released by the judge Reggie Walton.
The government desired the jury to be convinced that Roger Clemens had lied before the Congress about usage of steroids and HGH. But since the jury didn’t believe it, the government criticized the individuals who composed the jury. Certain persons that composed the jury were interviewed.
A political activist, an art historian, a teacher of deaf children, an official of Treasury Department and an employee of the Canadian Embassy were included in the jury.
The political activist Joyce Robinson-Paul was interviewed by the New York Daily News some days after Roger Clemens was acquitted. She claimed that the jurors knew that they had to be fair to both the government and the baseball player. But they didn’t find anything that had to be prosecuted.  Later she also confirmed that the government was not able to prove their statements.
The employee of the Canadian Embassy Bradford Weaver affirmed that the government was wrong. This person noted that such cases should not be repeated. This person also confirmed that there was nothing to be pursued. Bradford Weaver was interviewed by the Associated Press. Bradford Weaver also confirmed that each juror saw from the very beginning that Clemens was not guilty of any charge. This person claimed that each juror was unanimous.
Bradford Weaver was also asked whether he thought that Roger Clemens really applied steroids. Journalists of the Associated Press also asked him whether he considered that the governmental case against Roger Clemens represented just the waste of taxpayers’ funds. But the employee of the Canadian Embassy didn’t answer the questions.
Another juror who chose not to be named noticed that the jurors were wondering how the government made the decision to waste significant sums of money during 5 years in order to prosecute the athlete. This person noted that it was impossible to understand why the prosecution lasted for five years.
Other jurors didn’t present any information.
As for federal prosecutors, they were completely disappointed. They refused to respond to the statements presented by the jurors.