Do you think Floyd Landis is getting a raw deal? Supporters have launched the Floyd Fairness Fund in hopes of raising $2 million to support the costs of his defense.
Landis, winner of the 2006 Tour de France, is defending his title and career against doping allegations that arose shortly after the Tour.
A French laboratory alleged that Landis's testosterone ratios did not fall within accepted levels. Landis is preparing to defend himself against the accusations before the US Anti-Doping Agency. He has vehemently denied any doping.
According to a press release:
By championing Floyd's cause, the FFF hopes to establish a legacy of advocacy for athletes' rights to compete in fair and clean sport by advancing best practice standards in anti-doping testing and enforcement. The Fund is seeking to raise some $2 million to cover legal and other professional fees and expenses in connection with Floyd's defense. Despite their lack of adherence to individual rights and due process — and lack of accountability and transparency — the sports bureaucracies pursuing Floyd are funded in large part by multi-million dollar grants of U.S. taxpayer dollars and have financial and human resources that far outstrip those of even a professional athlete of Floyd's accomplishments.
More about Landis at his website, FloydLandis.
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