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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Jun. 15, 2010

Ruling Hammers Barry Bonds Case

Federal prosecutors hoping to convict slugger Barry Bonds suffered a major blow after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision barring evidence crucial to their case.

By Fiona Smith

Daily Journal Staff Writer

Federal prosecutors hoping to nail slugger Barry Bonds on perjury charges stemming from an investigation into his alleged steroid use suffered a major blow after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision barring the use of evidence crucial to their case.

The big question hanging in the air now is whether the federal prosecutors will move forward or give up aft...

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