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Criminal

Aug. 26, 2011

Armstrong seeks secrecy in high-profile probe

The criminal probe into whether cycling legend Lance Armstrong cheated in his ride to six Tour de France victories has taken an ironic turn, in the latest fight over grand jury secrecy.


By Gabe Friedman


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - The criminal probe into whether cycling legend Lance Armstrong cheated in his ride to seven Tour de France victories has taken an ironic turn.


Federal prosecutors who've been accused of leaking details to the media for months have filed their response to those allegations under seal - saying secrecy is of the utmost importance. Meanwhile, Armstrong's lawyers, who are trying to s...

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