Clemens Adds Emotional Distress to Defamation Lawsuit

Maury posted 5/29/2008 from www.bizofbaseball.com [flag]

Roger Clemens has filed an addition to his defamation lawsuit against former trainer Brian McNamee , claiming emotional distress. Clemens, the former Astros pitcher who most recently pitched just under half a season with the New York Yankees, added to the lawsuit while also addressing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. As reported by the Houston Chronicle : McNamee, Clemens' chief accuser ... [link]

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