Stefan Schumacher - who tested positive for blood-boosting drug EPO during the Tour de France - has confirmed via his lawyer that the he is in the process of suing the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) for defamation.
The German rider won both individual time trials in the 2008 Tour de France and played a key role in several other stages in the race. He subsequently tested positive for the new EPO product CERA when blood samples taken during the Tour were re-tested after the event. He is denying any involvement in doping.
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