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SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Marion Jones left a federal prison in Texas on Friday after serving a six-month sentence for lying to prosecutors about steroid use that helped her win five medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
A federal Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman said Jones, 32, was released at 9 a.m. ET Friday from a halfway house in San Antonio after serving most of her six-month sentence for lying to federal investigators about her use of performance-enhancing drugs.
For years, the track star denied using performance-enhancing drugs. But in October, she pleaded guilty to two charges of perjury and was sentenced in January by a federal judge in New York. Jones reported to prison on March 7.
She admitted that she had lied to federal investigators in 2003 when she denied knowing that she took the banned substance tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), known as "the clear," before the 2000 Olympics.
An admitted steriod dealer testified that he gave Jones a cocktail of steriods before the Games in Sydney.
In 2007, Jones was stripped of the Olympic medals, three of which were gold, and all of her performances as of Sept. 2000 have been erased from the record books.SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Marion Jones left a federal prison in Texas on Friday after... more
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For years, Marion Jones angrily denied using steroids. On Friday, October 5, she admitted it was all a lie. The three-time Olympic gold medalist has pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators when she denied using performance-enhancing drugs, and announced her retirement after the hearing.
Outside the courthouse, Jones broke down in tears as she apologized for her actions, saying she fully understands she has disappointed her friends, family and supporters.For years, Marion Jones angrily denied using steroids. On Friday, October 5, she... more
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Former track star Marion Jones received the maximum sentence of 6 months in jail for lying about using steroids and a check-fraud scam. Jones has tearfully asked not to be separated even for a short time from her two young kids, but her plea was ignored by the judge, who opted for the maximum sentence "because of the need for general deterrence and the need to promote respect for the law."Former track star Marion Jones received the maximum sentence of 6 months in jail for... more
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In the latest of fun/uplifting sports stories that honor time old traditions and give kids inspiration Marion Jones will plead guilty to using steroids. The steroid use doesn't really come as a huge suprise because of Marions links to BALCO (think Barry Bonds) and previous allegations. Now she is looking at her 5 Olympic medals being taken away from her and her TEAMMATES. Her line is "I didn't know that that I was taking performance enhancing drugs, my trainer just gave them to me!" I love this line. Come on people. You notice these drugs when your taking them and no trainer would just give you steroids and not tell you before you enter the Olympic games which have the highest testing standards. Thats like me saying "Oh I didn't know I had a blue mohawk, my stylist just cut my hair." Come on. The sad part is that this shows that even the Olympic Games are susceptible to cheaters. Kids take it from AROC... there are two things to remember in life "One, don't do that!"In the latest of fun/uplifting sports stories that honor time old traditions and give... more
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