Washington, DC - May 6, 2008.
Judge Ellison (Democrat) ruled today that Roger Clemens' attorney, Rusty Hardin, may stay on, and represent him throughout the civil suit, much to Brain McNamee and Richard Emerys' dismay.
Emery argued that because Hardin represented Andy Pettitte, that Rusty would attack Pettitte on cross examination, and Andy should be protected under Attorney Client Privledge. Pettitte didn't seem too concerned though, as he sat the issue out altogether.
Hardin responded citing that he didn't know anything more about Pettitte, than what Pettitte had said publically. Rusty added that he and Pettitte were never in a legally binded contract, and that he never asked for, nor accepted any monies from Pettitte. Hardin contends that he told Pettitte he could not represent him after hearing Pettitte's story, but did refer him to a NY lawyer.
Rusty Hardin was delighted to have the issue go before a real court, and put the Congressional Hearings behind him, referring to the malay as a "circus", with the ring leader, Henry Waxman, calling the shots.
Judge Ellison stated in the 13 page brief, that "it would only be an issue if Hardin represented McNamee, not Pettitte." In other words, Emery was trying to represent Pettitte, and not his client, McNamee. A sign of desperation? If Pettitte were concerned he would have showed up and filed a brief. He is not concerned. Therefore Hardin has won the first legal battle in the Defamation Suit. This maybe a sign of things to come, that many "McNamee band wagoners" will be embarrassed after all. A very small minority of writers predicted that Hardin would win the first hearing of Clemens' Defamation Suit against McNamee.
This decision took almost a full month as it was heard on April 9th. The ruling coming down from Judge Ellison is an an indication that the Civil Suit, now having merit, will move forward. Clemens is not a Federal Prosecutor, and does not have to abide by any "deals of immunity" relevant to McNamee. The next ruling is regarding Emerys' Motion to Dismiss the Suit altogether. But don't underestimate the courts' eagerness to hear legal cases in full.
In Febuary Hardin predicted, ""You are about to see the second edition of the Duke case. I warn you, in five, six or seven months, any of you on the bandwagon about Roger Clemens taking steroids is going to be embarrassed."
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8 months ago
As a reporter, you are an idiot if you believe anything Roger Clemens says. Or, your just his little monkey. Either way, you truly represent all that is wrong in this country.
from 8 months ago
You are the typical Joe Public Steve-o. The same Joe Public gave Bush a 70% approval rating in Dec. 2001, now gives him a 30% approval rating. Does it bother you that I serve to level the balance in the media? Or would you rather have a Press that is all babbling the same thing....oh wait, we already have that. Guess you win. The problem you have Steve-o , is still.....no proof.
from 7 months ago
Hey Steve, What is wrong with this country? Maybe what's wrong with this country is the constant rushing to judgement by media types. I understand controversy sells,but get real. There is always two sides to every argument. If you can not consider both sides rationally,then that is called "prejudism!" What is wrong with this country is calling out people who challenge your ideal, not by countering the debate, but by using personal attacks. Maybe if this country could concentrate long enough on the real issues then we wouldn't have to hear about Bill Clintons sex life...or Clemens for that matter. Grow up. Challenging a point is fine, but you didn't do that at all - that is what is wrong with the country... people like you suffering from ADHD! Focus....
8 months ago
Agreed Steve consider this article comes from Washington D.C i'm assuming it was put forward by one of those pansy republican senators who kissed Clemens feet at the hearing... it was sickening. Nice follow through on Clemens' status Patrick, thanks for keeping us up to date :)
from 8 months ago
Who were the ones kissing McNamees' raping ring, and apologizing for the mean Republicans calling McNamee a liar for his habitual lying? That is disappointing, Jack. But your welcome for the update.
from 8 months ago
Oh and Jack...It is MY article, so why would you thnk that I am a Republican Pansy putting it forth? Why would you call any Republican a Pansy? Is it because we end wars...like Vietnam, and Korea. Dont forget those Democratic Pansy (BARNIE FRANK IS LITERALLY ONE) who started WW2, and Vietnam..who combined to kill 500,000 American Soldiers, as compared to 4,000 in this "mere battle".... See what being too sensitve can do? Hope we can move on and be as we were, friendly.
8 months ago
as much as I hate the rocket, he certainly has his right to a day in court. I guess if you disagree with Steve you're an idiot, so much for having an opinion. Hey Steve, what if the writer isn't really an idiot, but just has an opinion that's different than yours, I mean I could certainly argue that if clemens was a user for 10 yrs how come no one else beside mcnamee and pettite knew about it.
8 months ago
Thanks for defending my right to my own opinion William. I think Steve is just jealous because I predicted Hardin would win his first case two articles ago. I was the only one to do that in the whole of the media. And I was right. Jealous is an ugly emotion displayed by some writers when they get "schooled", though it probably isnt fair considering my Catholic Education. ;o)
8 months ago
Steve is a acist, he just called me a monkey. With McNamee supporters like that, I guess I will stay in Clemens camp.
from 8 months ago
Steve is a "racist" calling me a monkey. I remember when a certain media figure was fired from ABC, for using that term. Apology from Steve?? Doubtful. Typical.
8 months ago
Oh, and Jack...they weren't Senators, they were only Congressmen, whom serve in the House of Reps, and those that heard the case were on a committee called The Oversight Committee, a mere sub-branch of the House. Are you aking me if I am a Republican?
8 months ago
I find it sad when a person feels compelled to prove something did not happen. Generally speaking there must be evidence of a crime, no matter how small, there must be evidence. If you view it differently, then I suggest you move to Cuba, they have a dictator there, and you can be assured no rights while you live there, but this is the grand ol' US of A. In the case of Roger Clemens' alleged steroid use, there is no evidence. If we were to take either man (Clemens or Mcnamee)at their word, common sense would hopefully lead us to believe Roger Clemens. However , we live in a very sick world today, where we are allowed to make false accusations about others, and we don't have to take responsibility when we lie. I look at the motives from both sides, Clemens had motive to take steroids, however, Clemens would have had to go against his character. I know, I too have heard the allegations of Roger cheating on his wife, it still is completely unrelated to his using steroids or not. I would cheat on my wife long before I would inject steroids into my body. Now, on the other hand we have McNamee, a man with a very checkered past, kicked off the police force, which I am still shocked that it has not been leeked as to why, sexual assault in Florida, and the abuse of his son's illness to suck Roger into a phone conversation. McNamee is also in case you did not know, a drug dealer, you know those real stand-up kinda guys. McNamee is without question a LIAR, the real question some want to know is, is Roger Clemens a liar ? I say on the subject of steroids, NO !
from 8 months ago
Well put indeed David. Especially the dictatorship remark. And the nbeed for proof. Everyone here, in the US of A, has the right to their day in court...even the much maligned by Bostonians, turned Yankee Great, Roger Clemens. Kudos
8 months ago
A win? A win is something that can make a difference. Since this makes you so happy you better savor it while you can.
8 months ago
would you rather I title it a loss when the Judge ruled in favor of Hardins Brief over Emerys? Those are some real sour grapes John. Typical, and very unsavory Johnathon. You wouldn't happen to be a Boston fan? Wanna bet that Hardin wins part 2 of Emerys motion, and the suit is allowed to continue? Or no?
A win is not something that can make a difference. It is the outcome of previous events leading to its title, a win. Ie...Jeter hit a walk off homer against the Sox in 2006, giving the Yankees a ....win.
8 months ago
There are no winners, just losers in the case of Clemens' alleged use of steroids. The biggest loser no matter what is Roger Clemens' family. Clemens is a big boy, and can handle himself, but I don't think his family has that "fire" about them. McNamee is a loser all on his own. He always has been, and I am certain he has always viewed himself as a loser. The worst part of it all, is that McNamee claims he snitched on Clemens because he fealt Clemens would turn his back and let McNamee burn for dealing steroids. It makes no sense at all. McNamee is a liar, and not a real good one. Do you really think the whole recorded phone conversation was Clemens idea, to set McNamee up ? Or was it McNamee's idea to tug at Americans hearts with his son's illness ? Lies you tell produce more lies, it will be interesting when the defamation case starts, as we will finally find out the extent of McNamee's drug dealing, and his abrubt dismissal from the NYPD. Not to mention the rape case in Florida. The guy is a snake. I have viewed many photos of McNamee with Roger Clemens, and have come to the conclusion that McNamee was using steroids, not Clemens. I was accused of taking steroids myself while in college, and I gave the respose that if I am , " I want my money back, they ain't working." If Clemens used steroids, he too should ask for a refund, as I met Clemens face to face in 2000, and he was not all that impressive. I have heard enough from McNamee's lawyer, and whatever mouthpiece over at the Daily News.
from 8 months ago
Dave,
Have you read the email McNamee sent to Jim Murray?? It is pathetic, and consistent with what you just wrote. "Tell the guys they dont have to worry about hanging out with me." A very much disgruntled, ex employee thing to write. I could hear a middle school aged kid saying something like that, "you dont have to worry about hanging out with me..." wow. And you nailed that comment re Clemens steroid rip off...he would be as big as a house. bigger than Canseco. Without question. Look at his arms in some of those work out pics. He is not a steroid user at all. McNamee and Pettitte are ripped in comparison. I bet top dollar that McNamee was involved in dealing to the cops that were busted 5 days after the Mitchell Report release date
8 months ago
Ahh don't put words in my mouth i could care less if you are a Republican, what i do care about is how republicans are digging this country six feet under, but thats another conversation for another day. In any case yes the Democrats should apologize to everyone for the nice little show the Republicans put on, the Democrats were not kissing anybody's ring.. they were looking at the logical evidence and proceeding from there. Oh and by the way "only congressmen" thats quiet a statement.. congressmen have more pull than you might think... but you appear to know all "putting me into my place" about who's who in washington.. nice showing me up there.... and right when i thought we were starting to get along... anyway to end my rant, stay in the Clemens' camp if you wish your articles will sure to get a lot of responses because everyone will want to comment on how they don't agree you, job completed there. Any rash person would not see through the proverbial bull. Anyway just letting off steam after you decide to elegantly inform me about those truth-bearing "Congressmen" that you defend. Good Night And Good Luck....
from 8 months ago
Jack, I was asking you a question, not "putting words into your mouth." Did yo hear that the "Republicans War" just wound up arresting Al-Qaedas' leader in Iraq? But the Dems are telling us Al-Q is not in Iraq! Hmmph! Youre right another arguement, for another day, Jack. ...Let me point this out to you, you're saying when the Republicans' support Clemens (only by attacking a liar, fo rhis continous lies) it is an outrage, but when the Democrats (support McNamee) attack Clemens they are probing for the logical truth?? Seems a little biased to me. I am not showing you up at all here Jack. I enjoy our banter very much, just corrected you saying that it was the Senate...that's all. Dont be so sensitive. It is just a correction, probably a mistype on your part. Dude, we do get along. And it is typical for people to disagree with me, especially over politics. I am a Republican, whose party was founded in order to MAKE people all equal in the eyes of the Law, and lawmakers (Congress). My party was founded on the philosphies of Thomas Jeffersons' Declaration of Independence. Whom the Dems are now trying to claim as well. As they have claimed that they "represent the minorities"...but fought us in a war to keep them enslaved. Ahhh, I could go on and on. People can NOT refute facts, they can only refute opinions. IF it were a fact that Clemens used steroids....then we wouldn't be discussing it at all...still! it has been 5 months now, nay 2 years since Clemens was first acused in the LA Times. ..... In ending Jack, there is a lot of misinformation out there. I am merely serving to "balance the levels", and of course I may have more information than some that are younger....I have been subjected to more information based on my age alone. That is not to detract from you, nor your opinion Jack. KEEP COOL AS YOU ARE MY FRIEND. Just have an open mind is all. Have a great weekend my friend.
from 8 months ago
Haha good weekend to you too my friend, yes don't mistake my age for foolishness... my information on politics may astound you... anyway hmmmm why is Al-Q in Iraq? Patrick maybe because we invaded Iraq, forcing Al-Q to redirect their efforts from Afganishtan to Iraq? If your talking about well documented facts please look that up... anyway oh how i would love to have a political discussion with you .. don't forget the ORIGINAL republicans are considered most aligned with now-a-day democrats... anyway lets end that political discussion there..... hope we can put this clemens' shit behind us :) good weekend my friend.
8 months ago
Jack I mean no disrespect when I say you have clearly shown your own lack of intelligence with your statement regarding " the logical evidence" , could you elaborate on first the meaning of that, and then explain to me in detail the "evidence" presented to the Oversight Commitee through the mouth of Brian McNamee. Please stick to the definition of "evidence", not what you are willing to believe, and oh, the sky is falling Jack, look out !
8 months ago
Oh yes I see how I've shown my "lack of intelligence" with that statement, if someone needs to define to you what "logical evidence" means your on the other line of stupidity. Anyway David I wont stoop down to your oh so lowly level and go into comment wars on what is "Logical" and what is not, anyone with have a brain can figure that out, and also you might mean no disrespect but you surely didn't have that effect.
8 months ago
I understand one person's willingness to believe the first thing they hear, I on the other hand prefer to hear both sides. In other words....... I need evidence, not what some ex-cop soon to be convict says he administered to Roger Clemens. And, "logical evidence" makes no sense, it is either evidence or it is not. If you think for one minute McNamee is not capable of lying to the world about Roger Clemens using steroids, you may want to rethink it. That is what McNamee does for living really, is lie to people. Like telling people he is a doctor, using Clemens' name on a advertisement to benefit McNamee. McNamee has shown no habit of being honest, nor loyal. The way McNamee see's it, its' just another bridge burned, there will be more bridges in McNamee's life to burn, just none bigger to the public than Roger Clemens. Does anyone know why McNamee's wife kicked him out ?
8 months ago
How can one applythe Laws of Logic and Reason to McNamees' testimony. He said he botched the injection in June, no July, No September....I guess, logically, he means "Jun-Ly-ember!" If one is to apply logic (which is a mathematical term) to McNamees' several testimonies, hell- Even Newton himself would throw his hands up in frustration and Give Up! As would Einstein too! Impossible to apply logic. Now, reason is another story. There are plenty of reasons for McNamee to lie, and for him to tell the truth. Neither is evidentuary though. Only logic is evidentuary, ie ....If A, then B; AND If b then c, THEN A = C!! That kind of logic. I tried to apply it to McNamees' several testimonies and the sun all of the sudden ejected coronal masses and went dim! LOL :o)~
8 months ago
How can one apply the Laws of Logic and Reason to McNamees' testimony. He said he botched the injection in June, no July, No September....I guess, logically, he means "Jun-Ly-ember!" If one is to apply logic (which is a mathematical term) to McNamees' several testimonies, hell- Even Newton himself would throw his hands up in frustration and Give Up! As would Einstein too! Impossible to apply logic. Now, reason is another story. There are plenty of reasons for McNamee to lie, and for him to tell the truth. Neither is evidentuary though. Only logic is evidentuary, ie ....If A, then B; AND If b then c, THEN A = C!! That kind of logic. I tried to apply it to McNamees' several testimonies and the sun all of the sudden ejected coronal masses and went dim! LOL :o)~
8 months ago
Again Pat clicking once on post comment will work as in with your stories so we don't have to read it twice, thanks... i don't mean to be an ass but you sure have put me on the defense lately.
8 months ago
Dude, Jack...how did I put you on the defensive? I certainly didn't mean too. So I apologize if I did. Repuublicans own the same philosphies as when first formed, as do the Democrats Jack. ....About A-Q, what would you have us do? THe guy was found guilty of "Crimes Against Humantiy" by his own people, not us. That is a terrorist. Not just one harboring terrorist. When we find mass graves in Halabja, that is a verification of his terror. He and Chemical Ali both. Want more unique info? Google "Islamic Bomb", then google "Israel bombs Iraqi Nuclear Reactor" (that was in the 1980s). I served 8 years Jack. Gulf 1. The war, as it was then, IS about nukes. Hussein was funding suicide bombers too Jack, proven. 25,000 per suicide. What would you do my friend, when he continously ignores the UN (who leads our soldiers to their deaths as oppsed to our own military) and its sanctions, ignores the no fly zone (essential), keeps inspectors at bay for a decade, and committs mass genocide? He is a terrorist, and it is a War on Terror, not just A_Q. He killed close to a million between his own, and Iran. So, was A-Q there prior to the war? Who cares, they are there now, so what is the plan? To leave em? Google this to too, Jack... "Ba'ath Party Founder"+"Hussein"+"Nazi" to find the link to Hitler. Aint no joke about it either. They equate us to their sworn enemy of the Bible. Not at our request at all either.
Lets back off the war, and politics altogether. Take your last shot, and we'll let it go. I do not questioin, and have not questioned your intelgence. Sorry if you mistook me man. Intelignece is not measured by age. But as you get older, naturally you become exposed to more information. Einstein himself is a perfect example of this. No getting around it. So while I appreciate, and encourage your passion (its smoking, and as a fellow politicker I like it alot), we simply have differing philosophies. Neither is wrong though Jack, neither is UnAmerican either. I will take up for you to own your opinion, as a matter of fact, I have fought to ensure your right to do so. Continue your passion. I am not saying you are wrong. Lets leave the battle lines here, we have differing opinions. I have plenty of Democratic friends, and have the debate continoulsy. Leads to enlightment on both sides. But dont think that the founding "philosphies" have changed at all for either parties. They haven't. Though some will try to sell that they have. Would JFK be a demcorat now-a-day? Consider that Jack. The country is just moving more and more towards socialism. Is that a bad thing? No, there is some nobility in "taking care of all in society." Read the Communist Manifesto, by Karl Marx. The difference is, I believe in a hand up, not always a hand out. Have faith in people to take care of themselves. We can't continue to placate, it only serves to keep people down, and "mum". Simply satisfying those less fortunate does them no favors at all. Believe in the individual Jack.
Sorry for espounding so much. Please rebut. Accept my deep apology for putting you on the defensive...it was never my intention. And lets move on. The Clemens issue is not gong away, and I will be the sole defender (if need be) on his right to his day in court....until there is actual proof to steer me otherwise. There are some supporters that have responded to my articles as well as detractors. But no one is questioning my points at all. Innocent til proven guilty Jackson...for all. Though controversy sells. I know. After your rebut, lets' try to move onward and upward. Okay? You never told me about how you enjoyed the game last week? How was it?
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