Galea admits bringing drugs into U.S
Dr. Anthony Galea, left, arrives at federal court for a plea hearing in upstate Buffalo. (July 6, 2011) Credit: AP
A Canadian sports doctor whose high-profile clients have included Tiger Woods and Alex Rodriguez pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to bringing unapproved drugs, including human growth hormone, into the United States to unlawfully treat pro athletes.
Dr. Anthony Galea, 51, a healing specialist from Toronto who was sought out by the biggest names in sports, was indicted by a federal grand jury in October on charges that he smuggled HGH and other substances into the United States and lied to border agents.
He faces similar charges in Canada. Some of the U.S. charges were dismissed with his plea. Galea, who wasn't licensed to work in the United States, was accused of treating 20 professional athletes from October 2007 to September 2009.
The indictment did not identify any clients. -- AP
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