Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Greek sprinters not facing maximum sentences

Doping-linked Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou won't face maximum sentences if convicted in a perjury trial, under recommendations made in court Tuesday.
The Sydney Olympic medalists are on trial, accused of faking a motorcycle accident on the eve of the Athens Games in 2004 after missing a doping test that led to their sporting suspension. The perjury charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
Public persecutor Giorgos Petrou urged the court to reduce their sentence if convicted, accusing their coach Christos Tzekos of being primarily responsible.




source: USA Today