Affidavit Leonardo Bertagnolli [USADA vs Lance Armstrong October 10, 2012]
May 18, 2011

Mr. Leonardo Bertagnolli is a Italian professional cyclist between 2002 and 2012 and rode in the professional teams of Saeco Macchine per Caffè-Longoni Sport, Cofidis, Liquigas, Amica Chips-Knauf, Diquigiovanni-Androni and Lampre-ISD.
Bertagnolli admitted to the Italian procecutor the use of erythropoietin (EPO), testosterone, growth hormone (hGH), and blood doping. He testified about the use, possession, trafficking, and distribution of prohibited substances and methods in the professional cycling teams, his involvement and the involvement of the team doctor Michele Ferrari.

Facts
The French Federation of Ball-Trap and Ball Shooting (Fédération Française de Ball-Trap et de Tir a Balle, FFBT) charges respondent M05 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a contest on June 14, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of metabolites of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent used the prohibited substance two days before the doping control. There was no intention to enhance sport performance, the use was in a recreational setting.

Decision
1. The sanction is a four months period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized or authorized by the FFBT.
2. The decision will start on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Affidavit Stephen Swart [USADA vs Lance Armstrong October 10, 2012] September 17, 2012

Mr. Stephen Swart is a professional cyclist from 1987 through 1995 and rode in the professional teams of ANC Halfords, SEFB-Tönissteiner, Coors Light and Motorola.
Swart testified to USADA and stated he used Erythropoietin (EPO) together with his teammates including Lance Armstrong in the Motorola Cycling Team in 1994 and 1995.

Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M03 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a body-building contest on May 16, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of metabolites of stanozolol. Stanozolol is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent has no knowledge of taking prohibited substances, he uses dietary supplements obtained from the internet, which could be the cause of the positive test.

Decision
1. The sanction is a two years period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized or authorized by French sport federations.
2. All the results obtained at the match on May 16, 2009, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Federation of Weightlifting, Fitness, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding (Fédération Française d'Halterophilie, Musculation, Force Athlétique et Culturisme, FFHMFAC) charges respondent M02 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a bench press contest on April 25, 2009, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cannabis. Cannabis is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent claims she used the cannabis one year ago, which must have left traces.

Decision
1. The sanction is a six months period of ineligibility in which respondent can't take part in competition or sport manifestations organized or authorized by the FFHMFAC.
2. All the results obtained at the match on April 25, 2009, are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Facts
The French Basketball Federation (Fédération Française de Basket-Ball, FFBB) charges respondent M01 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on December 1, 2007, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the sample showed the presence of prednisolone. Prednisolone is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list and is regarded as a specified substance.

History
The respondent was treated with an injection in his right ankle, this injection contained the prohibited substance. He has medical statements for this treatment from his physician. There was no intention to enhance his sport performance. An application form for a therapeutic use exemption was sent to the AFLD.

Decision
1. Respondent is acquitted.
2. The decision starts on the date of notification.
3. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.

Affidavit Levi Leipheimer [USADA vs Lance Armstrong October 10, 2012] September 21, 2012

Mr. Levi Leipheimer is a professional cyclist from 1997 through 2012 and rode in the professional teams of Comptel – Colorado Cyclist, Saturn, U.S. Postal Service, Rabobank, Gerolsteiner, Discovery Channel, Astana, Team RadioShack and Omega Pharma-Quick Step.
Leipheimer admitted he used Actovegin, Erythropoietin (EPO), testosterone and blood doping.
The Athlete testified to USADA about the widespread trafficking, distribution and use of prohibited substances and methods in the professional cycling teams, his involvement and the involvement of Lance Armstrong, accompliced riders, medical doctors and officials.
Also Leipheimer provided USADA copies of text messages from Lance Armstrong.

Affidavit Jonathan Vaughters [USADA vs Lance Armstrong October 10, 2012] September 12, 2012

Mr. Jonathan Vaughters is a professional cyclist from 1994 through 2003 and rode in the professional teams of Porcelena Santa Clara, Comptel – Colorado Cyclist, U.S. Postal Service, Crédit Agricole and Prime Alliance. Since 2005 he is team manager of the teams TIAA-CREF and Slipstream-Chipotle.
Vaughters admitted he used Actovegin, Erythropoietin (EPO), growth hormone (hGH), testosterone and cortisone.
The Athlete testified to USADA about the widespread trafficking, distribution and use of prohibited substances and methods in the professional cycling teams, his involvement and the involvement of Lance Armstrong, accompliced riders, medical doctors and officials.

Affidavit Christian Vande Velde [USADA vs Lance Armstrong October 10, 2012] September 25, 2012

Mr. Christian Vande Velde is a professional cyclist from 1998 through 2013 and rode in the professional teams of U.S. Postal Service, Liberty Seguros, Team CSC, Team Garmin and Slipstream-Chipotle.
Vande Velde admitted he used Actovegin, Erythropoietin (EPO), growth hormone (hGH), testosterone, cortisone and tetracosactide.
The Athlete testified to USADA about the widespread trafficking distribution and use of prohibited substances and methods in the professional cycling teams, his involvement and the involvement of Lance Armstrong, accompliced riders, medical doctors and officials.

Facts
The UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) charges Timo Hoffman, the "athlete", for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 23, 2013 a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of ephedrine. Ephedrine is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.

History
The Athlete purchased Vicks MediNait and Asprin Complex at the airport pharmacy on the way to the bout as he had a bad cold. He did not expect over-the-counter medicine to contain “doping agents”. During an investigation his laptop was taken by the police, his arguments was that without his laptop he couldn't defend himself properly. During this case it was difficult to communicate with the athlete.

Decision
The period of Ineligibility imposed upon the Athlete shall be a period of two years commencing from 9 am (BST) 21 May 2013 and ending at 9 am (BST) 21 May 2015.
The Athlete’s results of the BBBOC Heavyweight Prize Fighter event in London on 23 February 2013 are automatically disqualified and any prize money obtained by the Athlete in that Competition is hereby forfeited.

Costs
Each party shall bear their own costs of these proceedings.