A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit of Lance Armstrong aimed at preventing the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) from moving ahead with charges that the cyclist made use of performance enhancing drugs during his career.
The 80-page complaint was dismissed by US district court judge Sam Sparks who said that it seemed more intended to whip up public opinion in favor of the cyclist than focus on the legal argument.
The suit claimed that rules of USADA violate the constitutional rights of Armstrong to a fair trial and the agency does not have jurisdiction in Armstrong's case.
From Guardian.co.uk:
"This court is not inclined to indulge Armstrong's desire for publicity, self-aggrandisement or vilification of defendants, by sifting through 80 mostly unnecessary pages in search of the few kernels of factual material relevant to his claims," Sparks wrote.
CNN reported that in a footnote the judge added: "Contrary to Armstrong's apparent belief, pleadings filed in the United States District Courts are not press releases, internet blogs or pieces of investigative journalism. All parties, and their lawyers, are expected to comply with the rules of this court, and face potential sanctions if they do not."
The suit also accused USADA chief executive, Travis Tygart, of waging a personal vendetta against the cyclist who won the Tour de France every year from 1999 to 2005.
Sparks, however, did not rule on the merits of claims made by Armstrong and would allow him to re-file his lawsuit, which is expected to be filed as early as Tuesday.
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