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Clemens’s strategy closely watched
Roger Clemens will stride into the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse today, probably flanked by his wife and followed by cameras, in a scene that will be repeated in coming weeks, making his days as a dominant Red Sox pitcher seem even more distant.
In trial’s start, dueling portrayals of Clemens
In opening statements yesterday, prosecution and defense lawyers in the Roger Clemens perjury trial painted contrasting images of the Red Sox icon, making their case to a jury largely unfamiliar with the former pitcher’s on-field accomplishments and alleged off-field crimes.
And back:
Mistrial declared in Roger Clemens perjury case
The Roger Clemens perjury trial came to a sudden and dramatic halt today when US District Judge Reggie B. Walton declared a mistrial shortly before noon.
Walton scolded Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Durham for introducing inadmissible evidence that potentially bolstered the credibility of Andy Pettitte, Clemens’ former teammate and a key prosecution witness. Walton called for a Sept. 2 hearing to determine whether to hold a new trial.
Upon exiting the courthouse and facing a large group of reporters, cameramen and photographers, lead defense attorney Rusty Hardin did not comment on the proceedings because of a still-in-effect gag order. But he smiled and said, “It’s a beautiful day,” then walked away.
Clemens, also cognizant of the gag order barring public comments by trial participants, said nothing about what transpired this morning in the sixth floor courtroom at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse.
“You good?” he said, as reporters and cameramen surrounded him during his walk from the courthouse to a nearby Au Bon Pain for lunch. “You done? I appreciate you letting us walk home now.”
While he never smiled, he did stop to sign a pair of baseballs for two Red Sox fans. Clemens played baseball for four major-league teams, including the Red Sox, during a 24-year career.
Your government is wasting your tax money on this, Americans?
Into the shoebox.
