For the past eight years, Austin lawyers Sean Breen and Tim Herman have helped their client and friend Lance Armstrong battle never-ending allegations that the cyclist and cancer survivor used performance-enhancing drugs. Armstrong has steadfastly denied the doping allegations, but he hasn’t crossed the finish line as far as his legal woes are concerned.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has alleged that cyclist Armstrong used performance-enhancing drugs during international races over the past decade. On Aug. 23, Armstrong declined to participate in a scheduled USADA arbitration — a proceeding he termed “a witch hunt.” As a result, on Aug. 24, the agency banned Armstrong from competing in world-class athletic events and announced that his seven Tour de France titles will be stripped.
