The likelihood of a false positive in this case is substantial
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The likelihood of a false positive in this case is substantial
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Posted by buckeye3
on July 02, 2009 at 19:09:59:
In Reply to: Newman doesn't think much of Federal Judge posted by Why Not on July 02, 2009 at 18:05:02:
"Concluding the "likelihood of a false positive in this case is quite substantial," Mullen said as he ruled in Mayfield's favor after about two hours of arguments, including NASCAR's contention that Mayfield is a danger to the sport after testing positive for high amounts of a dangerous, illegal drug."
"But Mullen sided with Mayfield's attorney, Bill Diehl, who argued the test results would only be accurate if Mayfield were a habitual meth user. If Mayfield used the drug at the levels the NASCAR test indicated, Diehl suggested Mayfield would be "either a walking zombie or he's dead."
"His teeth were never rotting out, his eyes were not sunken," Diehl said. "He never displayed any characteristics that are commonly seen by everyone among people who use meth."
"In an affidavit filed last week, Mayfield denied ever using methamphetamines and said he didn't know how he failed the May 1 random drug test. He was suspended eight days later."
"NASCAR attorney Paul Hendrick added the "massive amounts" of methamphetamines in the drug sample indicate Mayfield's claim is a "statement that's simply not true."
The Judge did not find Nascar's contention credible after 2 hrs of argument. I don't believe for a minute that a Federal judge is so ignorant of drug matters that Mayfield's side was able to con the man.