Liver problem ‘untrue’
NZPA-AP Toronto Ben Johnson's lawyer falsely suggested his client had severe liver problems because of long-term steroid use, says the head of the federal drug inquiry examining the athletic scandal that cost the sprinter an Olympic gold medal. Ontario Associate Justice Charles Dubin began yesterday’s session of the inquiry the lawyer,
Futerman: "You indicated it was a serious liver ailment and that’s not true ... I can see from the report that that’s not true." The commission counsel, Robert Armstrong, pointing to the report on Johnson’s liver tests, said: “I would like to underscore and emphasise the conclusion of the report: “At present there is no evidence that Ben has obvious liver disease. 4s’
“However, possible changes in liver function should be monitored in view of Ben’s mildly increased (liver enzyme count).’’
The matter of Johnson’s liver was raised by Mr Futerman when 1 he mounted a sustained attack on Johnson’s long-time personal physician, Dr Jamie Astaphan, who returned to the stand for a sixth day yesterday.
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