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Load More...Looks like he won substantial damages for a ban relating to a non prohibited substance. Always an odd case this one.. #sakho #doping
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/mamadou-sakho-wada-doping-liverpool-crystal-palace-b1591887.htmlCrystal Palace’s Mamadou Sakho sues Wada for £13m over drugs-test error.
Was the drug detected, higenamine, banned at the time (it is named on the list now)? Not all labs were testing for it. Shows the complications of the current prohibited list.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/24/crystal-palace-mamadou-sakho-sues-wada-for-13m-over-drugs-test-error-liverpool?CMP=share_btn_twYou said… what?
Dr Tom Bassindale on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
Thanks Christiaan, I agree it is a real thing, it looks like China and Mexico have a particular issue, amongst…Christiaan Bartlett on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
The contaminated meat causing clenbuterol positives is a real thing: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2011-10/wada-withdraws-cas-appeal-in-case-of-mexican-footballers but as you say this exoneration maybe only possible…Dr Tom Bassindale on Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
20th Feb 17
Thanks Bob, a useful example for our students of the importance of getting it right or holding your hand up…
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![One of my most popular posts last year was a look at the Oscar Pistoris case and the forensic evidence that may be used in the case. Here’s a quick update. Original […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/oscar-115x115.jpg "Oscar Pistorius – trial update")
Oscar Pistorius – trial update
Posted on March 4, 2014 | 5 CommentsOne of my most popular posts last year was a look at the Oscar Pistoris case and the forensic evidence that may be used in the case. Here’s a quick update. Original […] -
![‘Awaiting the results of toxicology testing’. A frequently heard addition to a news report on a suspicious death. Thanks for coming to WeAreForensic – be sure to follow on Facebook […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freeimage-2648300-115x115.jpg "Awaiting the results of toxicology testing…")
Awaiting the results of toxicology testing…
Posted on March 26, 2013 | No Comments‘Awaiting the results of toxicology testing’. A frequently heard addition to a news report on a suspicious death. Thanks for coming to WeAreForensic – be sure to follow on Facebook […] -
![The biggest sport related scandal this week for once has not been related to doping . The death of Reeva Steenkamp and the bail hearing of Oscar ‘Bladerunner’ Pistorius has captivated […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/oscarp-115x115.jpg "Oscar Pistorius – how not to present forensic evidence")
Oscar Pistorius – how not to present forensic evidence
Posted on February 22, 2013 | 8 CommentsThe biggest sport related scandal this week for once has not been related to doping . The death of Reeva Steenkamp and the bail hearing of Oscar ‘Bladerunner’ Pistorius has captivated […] -
![You’ve seen the forensic recap of the early part of the year? Well what about post Olympics? What scientific stories tickled me most then? Part one found here: Part 1 The […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/843479_54406014-115x115.jpg "The year in forensic science – 2012 part 2")
The year in forensic science – 2012 part 2
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 5 CommentsYou’ve seen the forensic recap of the early part of the year? Well what about post Olympics? What scientific stories tickled me most then? Part one found here: Part 1 The […] -
![What have the hot stories been? What about my personal forensic science highlights of 2012? Read on! The year 2012 got off to a flying forensic start. On the 1st of […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/diary-115x115.jpg "The year in forensic science – 2012 part 1")
The year in forensic science – 2012 part 1
Posted on December 18, 2012 | 8 CommentsWhat have the hot stories been? What about my personal forensic science highlights of 2012? Read on! The year 2012 got off to a flying forensic start. On the 1st of […] -
![I’ve been asked many times what it’s like to give evidence in court. How nervous do you get? Do you get tied up in knots by smart lawyers every time? The truth is […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gavel-115x115.jpg "A forensic scientist’s tales from the courtroom")
A forensic scientist’s tales from the courtroom
Posted on December 10, 2012 | 4 CommentsI’ve been asked many times what it’s like to give evidence in court. How nervous do you get? Do you get tied up in knots by smart lawyers every time? The truth is […]
