Roger Clemens Trial: Ex Red Sox, Yankees Pitcher Found Not Guilty In Perjury Trial

Roger Clemens has been found not guilty on all counts in his federal perjury trial, as a verdict was reached on Monday afternoon. Clemens, a 24-year veteran of Major League Baseball, was accused of lying to prosecutors about his use of steroids during his historic career. Clemens played 13 years with the Boston Red Sox from 1984 through 1996.

The verdict was reached after 10 hours of deliberation, concluding a 10 week trial after Clemens' initial perjury trial was deemed a mistrial after prosecutors presented inadmissible evidence. In total, the investigation spanned five years and cost between $2 to $3 million.

Clemens' career began in 1984 with the Red Sox. In 383 career games with the Sox, Clemens posted a 192-111 record with a 3.06 ERA and 2,590 strikeouts. For his career, Clemens was 354-184 with a career 3.12 ERA and 4,672 strikeouts in 709 games. Clemens was a seven time Cy Young Award recipient and a two-time World Series champion.

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Roger Clemens Trial: U.S. District Court Declares Case A Mistrial

Roger Clemens is off the hook, for now. Clemens, who was standing trial for perjury, had his case declared a mistrial by U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton early Thursday afternoon.

The jury was excused due to what Walton a "direct violation" of his orders when the prosecution played a video from Clemens' 2008 testimony. According to ESPN's T.J. Quinn, the court has to decide whether Clemens can be retried or if doing so would be double-jeopardy. (via WEEI)

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Roger Clemens Trial: Jury Selection Taking Place, Clemens Present

Roger Clemens was present as the process of selecting a jury began on Monday and continued into Tuesday morning, when U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton hoped it would conclude.

Potential jurors were asked a plethora of questions, including their involvement in organized sports and their knowledge of Clemens and his situation. Some jurors were avid baseball fans, while others were far from it.

 "I can't imagine spending money to watch a sport where guys scratch themselves and spit a lot," she said, drawing a smile from Clemens, who otherwise sat expressionless through most of the proceedings. (via ESPN)

A number of former players and league personnel could testify in the case, many of which have ties to the New York Yankees,  where Clemens spent six of his 24 major league seasons.

Prosecutors and the defense read the jury pool a list of people who may be called as witnesses or mentioned at the trial. The list included some of the biggest names in baseball, including others who have been at the center of the steroid scandal, such as Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro and Jose Canseco. The list also included baseball commissioner Bud Selig, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, former Yankees manager Joe Torre, former players' union director Donald Fehr and several other officials and teammates from the four major league teams Clemens played for. (via ESPN)

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Roger Clemens Trial: All Eyes On The Rocket As Perjury Trial Begins

Roger Clemens was undoubtedly one of the greatest pitchers ever to play for the Boston Red Sox, and is one of the game's greatest statistically. On Wednesday, the very same man will stand trial for perjury charges at the U.S. District Court.

Clemens brought this case on himself after testifying in front of Congress members back in 2008 in their investigation into illegal drug use in baseball. However, Clemens wanted to defend himself and uttered those now famous words.

Clemens said under oath that he never used PEDs -- "Let me be clear. I have never taken steroids or HGH" -- and he listened as McNamee told the committee that he had. (via ESPN)

Brian McNamee, Clemens' former trainer, presented a believable case that he had injected Clemens with performance enhancing drugs, ultimately resulting in Clemens receiving a federal indictment on August 19, 2010.

The trial will pit two veteran government prosecutors known for their stoic, workmanlike manner against colorful Texas legend Rusty Hardin. It will be the word of McNamee, the government's crucial but maligned witness, backed by Andy Pettitte, Clemens' former teammate and friend, against Clemens. Watching over it all will be Judge Reggie Walton, a veteran jurist with a reputation for running a fair trial but issuing harsh sentences. (via ESPN)

If convicted, Clemens could face up to 30 years in prison and a fine of $1.5 million.

Clemens played for the Boston Red Sox from 1984 to 1996, posting a 192-11 record with a 3.06 ERA, 2,590 strikeouts and a 1.15 WHIP in 13 seasons. Clemens finished his career with a 354-184 record, a 3.12 career ERA and 4,672 strikeouts in 24 seasons.