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Tuesday, 07 November 2006 |
British cyclist David Millar's trial begins in Paris
Top British cyclist David Millar's trial has started in Paris and he is charged with breaking French anti-doping laws.
David Millar, 29, and seven other members of his former French team Cofidis face charges of "acquiring and holding banned substances".
David Millar was banned for two years after he confessed to having used the blood booster erythropoietin in 2004 but he made a return to action in June this year.
An investigation into Cofidis was launched and will form the basis of the case.
Three other three defendants - a cycling technician, a pharmacist and a former Cofidis physio - are also facing charges in the trial, due to their alleged role in supplying the riders with performance-enhancing drugs.
All defendants can get up to five years in prison if found guilty.
David Millar returned to competition in this year's Tour de France and is now riding for Saunier.
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