Texas man charged by federal prosecutors with supplying performance-enhancing drugs to Olympians
USA TodayJul 28, 2021
Texas Man Charged with Providing Performance Enhancing Drugs to 2020 Olympians
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The Facts
Eric Lira is the first person to be charged for distributing PEDs under the Rodchenkov Act.
Lira is charged with providing blood-building hormones and transporting 'misbranded' items from Central and South America.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This charge is a victory for athletes and fair sport, validating the Rodchenkov Act.
Establishment-critical narrative
This law applies to international events and not major American sports leagues, reflecting a double standard and U.S. governmental overreach abroad.