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mo4ch:>US vies to become anti-doping policeman of the world after criminalizing it | Mo4ch News

A new bill in the US Congress will make doping in international sports a crime, which the US law would prosecute under its own jurisdiction. The act is clearly designed to punish Russia, but may affect many others.The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act, named after the controversial former head of the Moscow anti-doping lab, whose claims became the basis of sweeping doping sanctions against Russia, was submitted to both chambers of the US Congress last week.Once adopted into law, it will make doping in international sports a criminal offense, a form of fraud, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $1 million. It will also allow civil lawsuits to be filed in US courts against people and organizations involved. Restitution of damages may be filed by American athletes over losing prize money and by event sponsors.Also on rt.com‘Rodchenkov's evidence is hearsay with limited probative value’ – CASThe bill’s sponsors and backers, like Travis Tygart, the head of the US Anti-Do…