1. Sources: http://nypost.com/2014/01/11/a-rod-biogenesis-timeline/ - This source from New York Post shows the timeline leading up to Alex 's biogenesis scandal. http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2013/3/13/4098074/biogenesis-ped-scandal-government-steps-up-investigation - This source leads up to government becoming involved with Bosch; the leader of biogenesis.
2. Background and Details Alex Rodriguez was called out among other MLB players who have proven to be linked to using banned-performance enhancing drugs "PED 's." Alex later claimed his case of PED use in an interview on 20/20 that he did use PED 's during his 2001-2003 career with the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, while this "call-out" was taking place, other players such as Ryan …show more content…
While on hold to access MLB records of PED use from each player of the MLB, the MLB lacks one thing and that is subpoena power. In order to eliminate cheating as well as illegal use, you have to go to the source. The government has filed charges to the prime suspect Tony Bosch and the clinic where he distrubited the PED 's. MLB in the proces of the scandal has sued Bosch 's clinic for distribution. It will be determined how long Tony will serve in the near future. The court hearing has already taken place but no other determinations have been gathered. The government has taken action and shows plans of making a statement for MLB players as well as upcoming that PED 's are illegal and will not be tolerated. MLB did drop a civil lawsuit against Bosch after he agreed to cooperate with …show more content…
The government took a stand and ordered a subpoena to be issued to Tony Bosch to obtain details as well as bringing Bosch in to prosecute him. Subpoena is a writ ordering Bosch to court to determine where the case will be held as well as any other details to be handled. The government came successful by issuing the subpoena and found that Bosch has distributed from the years of 2008 to 2013 before being turned in by MLB commissioner. Documents will have to be given to the courts leading up to the situation at hand. When ordered a subpoena you can deny the court order if you are not that of a party of a lawsuit. However, Bosch did plead guilty. In order to test a player or student of who the higher ups find suspicious the fourth ammendment comes to stance. While it allows privacy of an individual, the government can issue a subpoena to obtain any evidence to go towards a case or to make a case even. The federal courts are strictly involved in PED cases dating all the way back to 1889. So it is nothing new today, now to only find a way to put an end to all the illegal doping would be beneficial to players and fans, as well as families. However, some players have been known to appeal their cases of PED and face no charges as well as zero suspensions. Some argue that there is not enough evidence, which is still the issue the government is having trying to obtain enough documents to
2. Background and Details Alex Rodriguez was called out among other MLB players who have proven to be linked to using banned-performance enhancing drugs "PED 's." Alex later claimed his case of PED use in an interview on 20/20 that he did use PED 's during his 2001-2003 career with the Texas Rangers. Meanwhile, while this "call-out" was taking place, other players such as Ryan …show more content…
While on hold to access MLB records of PED use from each player of the MLB, the MLB lacks one thing and that is subpoena power. In order to eliminate cheating as well as illegal use, you have to go to the source. The government has filed charges to the prime suspect Tony Bosch and the clinic where he distrubited the PED 's. MLB in the proces of the scandal has sued Bosch 's clinic for distribution. It will be determined how long Tony will serve in the near future. The court hearing has already taken place but no other determinations have been gathered. The government has taken action and shows plans of making a statement for MLB players as well as upcoming that PED 's are illegal and will not be tolerated. MLB did drop a civil lawsuit against Bosch after he agreed to cooperate with …show more content…
The government took a stand and ordered a subpoena to be issued to Tony Bosch to obtain details as well as bringing Bosch in to prosecute him. Subpoena is a writ ordering Bosch to court to determine where the case will be held as well as any other details to be handled. The government came successful by issuing the subpoena and found that Bosch has distributed from the years of 2008 to 2013 before being turned in by MLB commissioner. Documents will have to be given to the courts leading up to the situation at hand. When ordered a subpoena you can deny the court order if you are not that of a party of a lawsuit. However, Bosch did plead guilty. In order to test a player or student of who the higher ups find suspicious the fourth ammendment comes to stance. While it allows privacy of an individual, the government can issue a subpoena to obtain any evidence to go towards a case or to make a case even. The federal courts are strictly involved in PED cases dating all the way back to 1889. So it is nothing new today, now to only find a way to put an end to all the illegal doping would be beneficial to players and fans, as well as families. However, some players have been known to appeal their cases of PED and face no charges as well as zero suspensions. Some argue that there is not enough evidence, which is still the issue the government is having trying to obtain enough documents to