Armstrong had been told by USADA that he could either accept the proposed penalty of a lifetime ban and the loss of his seven Tour titles, or that he could contest those charges via an arbitration hearing.
Tämä yritys hyytyi heti alkuunsa muotosyihin, kirjelmä ei sen enempää pituutensa kuin tyylinsä puolesta kelvannut tuomioistuimelle. Saa toki vielä yrittää uudella versiolla, mutta tällä kierroksella Lancea benchslapattiin oikein kunnolla (lainaus oikeuden päätöksestä):
Contrary to Armstrong's apparent belief, pleadings filed in the United States District Courts are not press releases, internet blogs, or pieces of investigative journalism. All parties, and their lawyers, are expected to comply with the rules of this Court, and face potential sanctions if they do not.
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