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Judge Dismisses Claim Against Armstrong

September 5, 2005 | In The News, Tim Herman

by The Associated Press
Copyright 2005 The Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — A state judge on Friday dismissed fraud and breach of contract claims filed against Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong by one of his former personal assistants.

Mike Anderson, who worked for Armstrong for about two years, has been in a legal fight with the retired cycling great over promises he claims Armstrong made to help him start a bike shop.

State District Judge Margaret Cooper informed Armstrong’s and Anderson’s lawyers of her decision by letter. A formal ruling will be filed later. Armstrong attorney Tim Herman said the ruling totally vindicates Armstrong. (more…)

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Armstrong lawyer rejects ex-assistant’s charges

April 1, 2005 | In The News, Tim Herman

By Velo News

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – With speculation building that Lance Armstrong will retire, the six-time Tour de France champion finds himself facing yet another doping allegation.

On Thursday, attorneys for Armstrong denied allegations made by a former personal assistant that he found a steroid in Armstrong’s Spanish apartment early last year.

“It’s a shakedown and it has been from the very beginning,” Armstrong’s attorney, Timothy Herman, said. (more…)

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