Marion Jones Released From Jail

Nomad · 09-06-2008, 01:16 AM

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was released Friday from federal prison after completing most of her six-month sentence for lying about her steroid use.
Jones left a halfway house in San Antonio around 8 a.m., said LaTanya Robinson, a community corrections manager for the federal Bureau of Prisons. Jones, who has a house in Austin, will remain on probation.
Jones' attorney did not immediately respond to a call or e-mail from The Associated Press requesting comment.
The sprinter admitted last October that she used a design Area Laboratory Co-Operative, the lab that became the center of a steroids scandal that touched numerous professional athletes, including baseball star Barry Bonds.
Her admission of drug use in 2007 came after years of denials.
In 2004, she sued the founder of BALCO for defamation after he said she used steroids. The lawsuit was settled the following year, long before she told the truth in a federal courtroom.
Jones gave back the three gold medals and two bronze medals she won at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney before the International Olympic Committee officially wiped her name from the record books in December.

spot · 09-06-2008, 05:02 AM

They're an unforgiving bunch, law enforcement. The only people to benefit from that bit of persecution were the lawyers. Two thirds of all the world's lawyers practice in the USA and I doubt whether many of them migrated there to do it.

jimbo · 09-06-2008, 06:48 AM

so what ,sprinters are spozed to do a good stretch before a run

Chezzie · 09-06-2008, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbo

so what ,sprinters are spozed to do a good stretch before a run

classic

09-06-2008, 08:34 AM

Just like with Clinton - she didn't get convicted for her actual 'crime'; she went because she lied under oath about it. Kinda makes you wonder, why not just tell the truth?

qsducks · 09-06-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAB

Just like with Clinton - she didn't get convicted for her actual 'crime'; she went because she lied under oath about it. Kinda makes you wonder, why not just tell the truth?

Ah, my hubby always say's the the truth will set you free. Now if they can only make that woman down in Florida who has been released from jail twice now to tell where her daughter Caylee is.

09-06-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qsducks

Ah, my hubby always say's the the truth will set you free. Now if they can only make that woman down in Florida who has been released from jail twice now to tell where her daughter Caylee is.

Don't get me started on her...

qsducks · 09-06-2008, 08:41 AM

Feel free to vent Jab. She is nuts.

09-06-2008, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nomad LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE HARD Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LOOK BEHIND YOU Posts: 25,035	Marion Jones Released From Jail SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was released Friday from federal prison after completing most of her six-month sentence for lying about her steroid use. Jones left a halfway house in San Antonio around 8 a.m., said LaTanya Robinson, a community corrections manager for the federal Bureau of Prisons. Jones, who has a house in Austin, will remain on probation. Jones' attorney did not immediately respond to a call or e-mail from The Associated Press requesting comment. The sprinter admitted last October that she used a design Area Laboratory Co-Operative, the lab that became the center of a steroids scandal that touched numerous professional athletes, including baseball star Barry Bonds. Her admission of drug use in 2007 came after years of denials. In 2004, she sued the founder of BALCO for defamation after he said she used steroids. The lawsuit was settled the following year, long before she told the truth in a federal courtroom. Jones gave back the three gold medals and two bronze medals she won at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney before the International Olympic Committee officially wiped her name from the record books in December. __________________
Local Time: 11:30 PM Local Date: 03-14-2010

09-06-2008, 05:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
spot Ichabod Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brigstowe Posts: 21,770	Re: Marion Jones Released From Jail They're an unforgiving bunch, law enforcement. The only people to benefit from that bit of persecution were the lawyers. Two thirds of all the world's lawyers practice in the USA and I doubt whether many of them migrated there to do it. __________________ . Who has a spare two minutes a day to play in this month's FG Trivia game - we need additional players to make it more exciting and you'll be welcomed.
Local Time: 05:30 AM Local Date: 03-15-2010

09-06-2008, 06:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=b3RG1WzK71Y Posts: 7,792	Re: Marion Jones Released From Jail so what ,sprinters are spozed to do a good stretch before a run __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsY0aYvkfzY&NR=1
Local Time: 06:30 AM Local Date: 03-15-2010

09-06-2008, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
JAB Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Marion Jones Released From Jail Just like with Clinton - she didn't get convicted for her actual 'crime'; she went because she lied under oath about it. Kinda makes you wonder, why not just tell the truth?

09-06-2008, 08:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
qsducks Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 22,413	Re: Marion Jones Released From Jail Feel free to vent Jab. She is nuts.
Local Time: 12:30 AM Local Date: 03-15-2010

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode