WASHINGTON — Former Sen. George Mitchell says Roger Clemens may call him to testify at his upcoming trial on charges he lied about drug use.
Mitchell was hired by Major League Baseball to investigate the use of performance-enhancing drugs in the league. His 2007 report accused Clemens and 85 other former or current players of using.
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Clemens maintains the allegations are false. He is scheduled to go on trial next week in Washington federal court on charges he lied about using during a 2008 congressional investigation into the Mitchell report.
Mitchell’s attorney filed court documents today disclosing that his client is a potential defense witness and asking permission to make objections during his testimony.
Clemens’ attorneys likely want to ask Mitchell about his interviews of the former pitcher’s accusers during his investigation.
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