Who uses METH? SUPRISE! how about a Nascar Driver!
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Jeremy Mayfield tests positive for meth a second time:
NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamine for the second time and lawyers for the racing series argued the driver should have his ban reinstated, according to a motion filed in federal court Wednesday. The urine sample collected on July 6 "conclusively" showed that Mayfield had again used the addictive street drug, NASCAR’s lawyers wrote in the filing that urges a U.S. District Court judge in Charlotte to reconsider the temporary restraining order that lifted the 40-year-old driver’s suspension. Mayfield again disputed the results.
Jeremy Mayfield Methamphetamine use Court Documents
"I didn’t think they were going to come back and say I was clean," Mayfield said on Sirius Satellite Radio. "They have a hard time admitting when they’re wrong."
Wednesday’s filing also included an affidavit from Mayfield’s’ estranged stepmother, Lisa Mayfield. In the document, she alleged she was "personally aware" of his use of meth between 1998 and 2005 and that Jeremy Mayfield cooked up his own batch the drug before the sale of major ingredient for the drug, pseudoephedrine, was restricted.
Lisa Mayfield also recounted an incident in 1999 when she claimed to have witnessed Mayfield use the drug before a race at Darlington Raceway.
"I was concerned about his heavy use and talked to his father about it," Lisa Mayfield said. "I saw Jeremy use methamphetamine by snorting it up his nose at least 30 times during the seven years I was around him."
Mayfield denied those claims as well.
"I’m not even going to call that lady my stepmom," Mayfield said. "She’s a very evil lady who can be bought."
David Black said the second test reaffirms the initial test from May 1 that began more than two months of legal wrangling.
"This is a drug that is very problematic and it’s not too surprising that you would have a second positive," said Black, whose Tennessee-based Aegis Analytical Laboratories run’s NASCAR’s screening program. "The evidence shows that we have a meth user who should not be allowed to compete in NASCAR. He presents a risk to himself and others. I think this outcome demonstrates the strength of NASCAR’s drug policy and the policy as applied does work."
Even if the court fails to reinstate the ban, it’s unclear when Mayfield will race again. Mayfield has been eligible to race the last two Sprint Cup events, but his one-car team has missed the last nine events. Mayfield has no employees left working for his team after GM Bob Wooten left the team Wednesday and it could be unlikely that many owners would take a flyer on Mayfield.
Mayfield’s racing future could hinge on the so-called "B" sample, urine collected the same time the initial test was run. The sample currently resides with Aegis even though Mayfield’s lawyers have requested the sample be sent to another lab.
"It’s our view that Jeremy’s B sample should be tested by an independent lab to confirm the test," said John Buric, one of Mayfield’s lawyers. "We have asked NASCAR to send the it to a lab of our choosing and they have refused to do so."
It may be up to a judge to rule where the B sample will be sent.
Buric said Mayfield’s urine was free from any illegal substances when he was tested July 6 — the same day NASCAR collected its urine sample that led to the most recent positive — at a lab. Buric refused to provide the results, although he said they would be made public at future court filing.
"Mr. Mayfield does not have a meth problem," Buric said.
Mayfield’s lawyers also filed their response Wednesday to NASCAR’s motion last week to overturn Mullen’s injunction.
The brief, which didn’t include the results of Mayfield’s latest drug case, argued NASCAR was trying to "fashion the rules to their liking" by not meeting the requirements needed to overturn the ruling. Mayfield’s lawyers argued Mullen had correctly ruled that Mayfield faced irreparable harm from a suspension and doubts remain about the accuracy of NASCAR’s testing policy.
"NASCAR is absolutely corrupted by power, and it’s untenable motion to stay should be denied," his lawyers wrote.
Yesterday NASCAR submitted a motion to U.S. District Court in Charlotte that Judge Graham Mullen should rule in its favor based on what has been filed and without the two sides continuing to investigate the issues. Jeremy Mayfield has held fast in his defense that he didn’t test positive for methamphetamine, only a combination of prescription Adderall and Claritin-D. NASCAR is also still standing by their original claims of having 2 drug tests that show Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamine. NASCAR’s motion also mentions the dangers of having a potential meth-head behind the wheel of a stock car. Mayfield has filed a counter suite stating breach of contract, discrimination and defamation in an attempt to get back on the track and for financial damages. NASCAR’s latest motion filed also states the following:
• The driver agreement with NASCAR waives all claims arising from the implementation of NASCAR’s substance-abuse policy.
• NASCAR’s substance-abuse policy does not include an obligation to follow guidelines that regulate federal agencies.
• NASCAR Chairman Brian France and Aegis’ Dr. David Black have no reason to believe the tests are inaccurate, so their statements about Mayfield testing positive were done without malice – and with Mayfield a public figure, their statements cannot be considered defamation.
• NASCAR did not discriminate against Mayfield because Mayfield is not a NASCAR employee and not a qualified person with a disability under North Carolina law.
The case is currently still in it’s developing stages so a trial isn’t expected until September 2010 at the earliest. What do you think of the latest Mayfield drama?
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ago, he made one of these investments that cost him (and my mother) virtually all of their retirement savings and put them in a very difficult situation. My husband and I helped them out somewhat, and things were bad enough that he promised to cool it (even though he immediately proceeded with ridiculous plans to finance another project, but none of his own money was actually spent on it). But a couple of weeks ago he wrote a letter addressed to only my husband, asking my husband not to let me or my mother know, urging my husband to help him with an investment plan for trading on-line. That was the last straw for me and I want to stop just trying to keep out of his way, and I want to try to do something to stop him. Not to mention, to help my mother from living any more of her life just above the edge of poverty.
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