Originally Posted by HJR
It's my understanding that Simeoni claims (don't know if there are any willing witnesses) that Lance threatened him professionally and economically when he caught up to the break. That's witness tampering whether it is in a sporting event or a darkened parking lot or in a hotel room. If you threaten a witness of a court case you are intending to influence their testimony, hence tampering with that witness.
In addition to harming his ability to make a living by threatening his position in the break, this quote is from an MSNBC article:
"Simeoni was quoted by Gazzetta as saying that while he rode with Armstrong, the Texan said, “You made a mistake to speak against Ferrari, and you made a mistake to take legal action against me. I have money and time and lots of lawyers. I can destroy you.”"
Lets see, Simeoni has a case against Lance, Lance responds with the above and exactly how
does that equate to witness tampering.
If someone threatens a lawsuit,and I say I will destroy you in court is that witness tampering?
intimidation maybe, but not witness tampering.
The whole thing, the lawsuits, the smack down in stage 18, is incredibly childish.
both Lance and Simeoni need to get over it.
Flaneur, I too am baffled as to the first part of your post exactly what slurs do you mean?
Marty