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    FIM Announces James Stewart Suspension



    The FIM has released a statement regarding its decision on James Stewart. Under Article 2.1 of the CAD, they have reached a decision to suspend Stewart for sixteen months. According to the release, the suspension is retroactive from the date of collection, in this case April 12, 2014. Stewart is ineligible to race until August 11, 2015.

    Below is the official statement. (Emphasis ours)

    On 12 April 2014, Mr James Stewart, Jr. underwent an anti-doping test conducted by the FIM at the round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, held at the Century Link Field, Seattle, Washington. The urine sample obtained from Mr Stewart revealed the presence of a prohibited substance (amphetamine) listed in the category S6. Stimulant under a) Non-specified Stimulants and prohibited in competition under the FIM Anti- doping Code (CAD) in force.

    On 17 June, in accordance with Article 7.6.1 CAD, the FIM provisionally suspended Mr Stewart with effect from 20 June pending the CDI’s decision adjudicating on the merits of the case. Since then, Mr Stewart has been provisionally barred from participating in any competition. The case was referred to CDI and Mr Anand Sashidharan of India was appointed by the Director of the International Commission of Judges (CJI) as CDI Single Judge to hear the case.

    In consideration of Article 8.1.1 CAD and Article 3.3.2 of the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code, Mr Stewart was heard by the CDI during a Hearing at the Best Western Hotel at Chavannes-de-Bogis, Switzerland, on 23 October 2014.

    The CDI has now issued its decision. On the merits, the CDI found that it was undisputable that Mr Stewart had committed an anti-doping rule violation under Article 2.1 CAD which states in particular that “[i]t is each Rider’s personal duty to ensure that no Prohibited substance enters his or her body(...)”. The CDI further found that this was the first anti-doping rule violation recognised against Mr Stewart.

    Taking into consideration all the evidence adduced, the CDI considered that, on the balance of probabilities, Mr Stewart had established how the prohibited substance had entered his body. Accordingly, the Judge was able to apply Article 10.5.2 of the CAD. Considering all the circumstances and having regard to Mr Stewart’s degree of fault and negligence, the CDI Single Judge came to the conclusion that the appropriate sanction to be imposed on Mr Stewart was a period of ineligibility of 16 (sixteen) months. The CDI further ruled that the period of ineligibility would commence on 12 April 2014 (date of the collection of the sample). Consequently, the period of ineligibility imposed on Mr. James Stewart will end on 11 August 2015 at midnight.

    In accordance with Article 10.8 of the CAD, the CDI ruled that Mr Stewart is disqualified from all competitions in which he participated (including the four rounds of the 2014 national Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Series) subsequent to the collection of the sample (12 April 2014) and all results he obtained in those competitions are cancelled with all the resulting consequences including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes. The FIM will therefore modify the rankings of the 2014 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, accordingly.

    An appeal against the decision of the CDI may be lodged by the parties before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne (Switzerland) within 21 days of the date of receipt of the CDI decision pursuant to Article 13.6 of the 2014 FIM Anti-Doping Code.

    The full reasoned decision was notified to Mr Stewart on 12 December 2014 and will be published on the FIM website in due course.

    http://racerxonline.com/2014/12/17/fim-announces-james-stewart-suspension

    Facebook post from Stewart today:

    The last 8 months have been very tough & honestly devastating to a degree. The Love & support Ive received from the industry & my sponsors has been truly amazing. They're has been a lot of athletes very vocal over this decision & I truly appreciate it tremendously. I'm extremely sorry that it's come down to this but it has shown me just how much this industry stands up for each other through tough situations. To my fans... I'm not gonna lie after receiving this devastating news last Friday, I was honestly contemplating retiring, I felt like I couldn't fight anymore. This situation has taken a toll on me. But The support from you the fans this last 24hrs has had me nearly in tears. Reading the comments & seeing all the overwhelming letters, signs, shirts, etc has made me ready to fight & show you the fans & my sponsors what you deserve. Thanks to all of you Im gonna be around for a long time to come. Your support showed me how much you guys appreciate me so with that being said, it's gonna take a lot more then this to run me off. Thank you for literally keeping me on my bike for years to come. The louder you guys are, the more it makes me ready to be back for you. I hear you loud & clear so no matter what you will see me behind the gate doing what I love hopefully sooner than later


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    Dirty cheater. I knew it!
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    Eat. Poop. Ride/Hike/Ski. maChete's Avatar
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    I feel this punishment is a tad harsh. I hope he comes back with a vengeance!
    Roger That....Over!

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    I can't stand him. I watched that show of his a few times and couldn't stand him any longer.
    beefcake. BEEFCAKE!

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    Cool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nelsonccc View Post
    I can't stand him. I watched that show of his a few times and couldn't stand him any longer.
    You are a bit of a tool as well.


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    No wonder he was always wadding it up.
    If you want to ride let's ride and if you want an attitude well we just need to do some more ridding.
    Life is good and life is fare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by accadacca View Post
    You are a bit of a tool as well.
    Definitely true! I know everyone loves him, but he's not my favorite. I'm a two two kind of guy.
    beefcake. BEEFCAKE!

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    FIM Announces James Stewart Suspension

    The AMA Comes to James Stewart's Defense

    In the Vital MX Forums, many of our users have expressed dissatisfaction at the way the FIM has handled James Stewart's case regarding his failed drug test. Apparently they're not alone. We received a copy of the following letter from the President and CEO of the AMA, Rob Dingman; to the President of the FIM, Vito Ippolito, from an anonymous source. We've since confirmed that it's authentic.

    Take a look for yourself.




    http://m.vitalmx.com/features/The-AM...s-Defense,3667


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    Eat. Poop. Ride/Hike/Ski. maChete's Avatar
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    I'm glad to see the AMA standing uP for him. Question
    Roger That....Over!

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    Quote Originally Posted by maChete View Post
    I'm glad to see the AMA standing uP for him. Question…do we really need to be part of the FIM?? What if the AMA was to drop the FIM?Hmmmm....Answer
    What is the relationship between the AMA and FIM? Is AMA american events and FIM is international events?
    beefcake. BEEFCAKE!

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    AMA is the American sanctioning body. FIM is the international sanctioning body. In other words the AMA operates under the FIM umbrella.

    The AMA is one of over 100 national organizations that operate/belong to FIM.

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    FIM is the reason this is what it is. All Politics and Euro BS.

    This will blow over and it should.
    If you want to ride let's ride and if you want an attitude well we just need to do some more ridding.
    Life is good and life is fare.

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