US government joins lawsuit against Armstrong

The United States Government has confirmed it has joined a civil lawsuit against Lance Armstrong to claim around $100m (€75m) from the disgraced cyclist.

US government joins lawsuit against Armstrong
Fri, 22 Feb, 2013 - 20:27

The United States Government has confirmed it has joined a civil lawsuit against Lance Armstrong to claim around $100m (€75m) from the disgraced cyclist.

The US Department of Justice took the opportunity to join a whistle-blowing lawsuit filed by Armstrong’s former team-mate, Floyd Landis, who alleges the Texan defrauded the US Government when it sponsored the United States Postal Service team.

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