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WASHINGTON - The complexity of the Roger Clemens perjury retrial showed itself in many ways Monday -- before a jury that knows little about baseball. Andy Dalton Orange Jersey . The prosecutors hour-long opening statement was a rambling hodgepodge of dates and anecdotes that attempted to portray the seven-time Cy Young Award winner as a man who told lies and "other lies to cover up lies." A ruling was issued about Clemens former teammate Andy Pettitte: He can testify about taking human growth hormone, but cant say where he got it from. In between, there were numerous motions as lawyers for both sides fussed over which words and facts can be used and which ones cant. Finally, as the clock passed 5 p.m., an impatient U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton admonished both sides for making their cases too complicated for a jury to understand. "Keep it simple. ... Boom! Move on," said Walton, who then declared the slow-moving trial adjourned for the day as he abruptly left the bench. The opening defence statement was put off until Tuesday. On the fifth day of the trial, the court finally seated 12 jurors and four alternates. The 10 women and six men mostly said they didnt follow baseball or know much about Clemens. In fact, seven said theyd never heard of him. Their first task was to try to digest prosecutor Steven Durhams description of Clemens 10-year relationship with strength trainer Brian McNamee, which Durham said became a "story of deceit and dishonesty and betrayal" because Clemens wouldnt acknowledge using steroids and human growth hormone. "The end will show that he made his choice," Durham said, "and he was going to lie." Clemens is accused of lying -- when he said he never used steroids or HGH during his 24-season career -- at a 2008 congressional hearing and at a deposition that preceded it. Last years mistrial was called after the government showed the jury a portion of videotaped evidence that had been ruled inadmissible. The costly process of bringing the case back to court has drawn criticism from those who regard it as a waste of government money -- a point raised last week by some prospective jurors. The case largely will hinge on the believability of the two principal figures in the case -- Clemens and McNamee. McNamee says he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone; Clemens said he never used either. The governments case suffered a blow when Walton made the ruling about Pettitte. Pettitte is expected to say that he used HGH and that he had conversations with Clemens about HGH, but the judge ruled that Pettitte cant identify McNamee as a supplier because the jury might try to connect the dots and conclude that McNamee must have also supplied Clemens -- a case of "classic guilt by association," one of Clemens lawyers said. Wearing a pinstriped suit, white shirt and silver-striped tie, Clemens took notes throughout the day. His wife, Debbie, made her first appearance at the trial, sitting among the spectators and getting a hug from her husband during another delay -- the court waited 50 minutes for a late potential juror to show up. Debbie Clemens remained in the courtroom for the conclusion of jury selection, but the judge ordered her -- along with any other potential witnesses -- to leave during opening statements. Roger Clemens lawyer objected, saying earlier word from the judge would have saved her a lot of time and travel, but Debbie Clemens was also excluded from opening statements at last years first trial, because she was to be a witness later for her husband. Walton did not resolve the lawyers spat over how much the defence can challenge the validity of the congressional hearing at which Clemens testified. If the hearings are challenged, the government says it should be able to offer widespread evidence about performance-enhancing drug use in baseball to show why Congress was interested, something that Clemens wants to avoid. Clemens lawyer, Rusty Hardin, claims the hearing was merely "a show trial for Roger Clemens." The judge put off making a ruling, saying instead he will deal with the matter if and when it comes up during testimony. Among those in the jury are a Nuclear Regulatory Commission analyst who grew up down the street from a New Jersey house rented by Yankee stars Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris; a supermarket cashier; an occupational therapist who once saw a game at old Griffith Stadium; an environmental lawyer who ran track in high school; a roughly 80-year-old retired college professor who was born in Germany; and a Treasury Department official. A.J. Green Pink Jersey . However, once again, the bullpen just couldnt finish the job. 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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner apologized Wednesday to the team for his drunken driving arrest, saying he made "a bad decision" and was prepared to deal with the consequences. Turner was pulled over by police in suburban Gwinnett County around 5 a.m. Tuesday -- just hours after scoring a touchdown in Atlantas 27-21 win over Denver. Police say he was clocked doing 97 mph in a 65-mph zone and booked him into jail on a DUI charge after a field sobriety test. "I shouldnt have been in this situation to begin with," Turner said, meeting with reporters outside the locker room at the Falcons suburban training complex. "Ive got to learn from it." Turner will play Sunday when Atlanta (2-0) travels to San Diego to face the Chargers, his former team. Under the NFLs collective bargaining agreement, he would be subjected to random alcohol testing and could face additional sanctions if theres another brush with the law. "Were going like its a normal preparation week," coach Mike Smith said after Turner and the rest of the Falcons practiced for 2 1-2 hours. "Were planning on having a full boat when we go out there to San Diego." The arrest came after a slow start to the season for the 30-year-old Turner, who has rushed for more than 1,300 yards in three of his four seasons with the Falcons. The only exception was 2009, when he was limited to 11 games because of injuries. This season, Turner has rushed for just 74 yards in the first two games, averaging a paltry 2.6 yards per carry while struggling to find holes and break tackles. Against the Broncos, he had just 27 yards on 16 carries until breaking off a 15-yard gain with his final run of the night. Despite the lack of a power running game, which has been their trademark under coach Mike Smith, the Falcons are off to a strong start heading into the game against the Chargers (2-0). "I just want to go out there and play hard," Turner said. "Play hard for my teammates and do whatever I can to help this team win." A police report released Wednesday said Turner told the officer he had been at Magic City, a strip club near the Georgia Dome. After initially denying he drank any alcohol after the game, he conceded that he had several shots of liquor but "did not keep count." "I poiinted out the fact to him that I could still smell the strong odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath," the officer wrote in the report. Andy Dalton Womens Jersey. "He stated he had a couple shots while at Magic City in Atlanta. He stated he had consumed the alcohol around 3 a.m. due to getting there late. He was able to say he has less than 10 shot(s), but approximately 5 shots. I asked him if the shots were normal size and he stated they were in cups, not shot glasses." The officer said Turner was co-operative during the arrest and appeared to be walking and speaking normally. But, the report said, he "exhibited slightly bloodshot, watery, glazed eyes." He submitted to a portable breath test, which produced a reading of .109 -- above the legal limit of .08 to be considered legally drunk. After being transported to the county jail, Turner declined to take an intoxilyzer test, which provides a more accurate reading. The Falcons have avoided major off-the-field problems under Smith and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, a point of emphasis after Michael Vick went to prison for funding a dogfighting operation. Smith met with Turner on Tuesday and described himself as "very disappointed." Turner declined to speak specifically on his case, but made it clear he will do whatever it takes to get back in good graces. "I dont think anybody is more disappointed than I am in myself," he said. "Ive just got to man up." Even before the arrest, Turner figured to be the centre of attention this week. This will be only the second time he has faced the Chargers, the team he played with his first four seasons in the NFL. "That was going to be the main story," he said, "but my actions made it something else now. Hopefully I can get through this and just be ready to go on Sunday." Turners teammates vowed to stick with him. "Weve been together so long, we know how to handle situations like this," linebacker Mike Peterson said. "If anything, its going to pull us closer." Receiver Roddy White showed his support for Turner with a little humour, breaking out a bullhorn while the running back was talking with the media." "Please ... leave ... Michael ... alone," White said, his voice booming. "He has a meeting to go to." ' ' ' |
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