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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Ron on January 03, 2011, 12:07:32 AM
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http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/03/toney-freeman-statement-regarding-his-sweden-trip/
To all my fans out there, all around the world.
As we close out 2010, I wanted to take a little time out to talk to you from my heart. There is so much out there that is misunderstood and misquoted. So here’s the truth. Two weeks ago, I was invited to Sweden, along with other major bodybuilders to a fitness expo in Gothenburg, Sweden, I had just completed a successful four-day tour in Denmark, so 1 got there early, to meet the fans and Sundsvall was one of my stops.
You can imagine how shocked I was. Right in the middle of an in-store signing, about 10 police officers walked in and asked for me to come with them to the station. There was no warning, and I could not think why the police would want me. I thought it was a practical joke. But right there in front of my confused fans, I was escorted to a police van. Some paparazzi were there, as well as a TV crew.
When I got to the police station, I was told I was suspected of abusing drugs. I could not understand why. I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user. I could not maintain my status as a competitive athlete and professional if I was addicted to narcotics.
The police said that because I was extraordinarily muscular, it was likely I had used steroids. They did not allow me to call a lawyer, the US embassy or call my family. Instead they interrogated me and forced me to provide a urine sample and told me the urine tests would be back in 3 weeks.
They asked me to tell them if I had used certain anabolic steroids. I advised them that I take my health seriously and that if they had any official queries, I could authorize my doctor to provide them with a medical report. They did not ask for this, A few hours later, the police let me go without charge. I was not remanded into custody or asked to report to the police station.
I was shocked to find the story on the news. Henrik Blusi, the local police inspector was giving a biased account. Although most civil matters are private unless a crime is proven, Mr. Blusi could not wait to go on camera. Ile was using the media to push his agenda. He apparently told the media that it is immoral for bodybuilders to be used in advertising in Sweden. He also said “Bodybuilders are not welcome in Sundsvall”. As a result, many US professional bodybuilders scheduled to appear in Gothenburg cancelled. This could also affect Sweden’s relations with the fitness community as no one wants to be treated like I was.
Disgusted by the police harassment and shocked at the way the matter was handled, I returned to Stockholm and decided to cancel my tour and return to the United States.
Friends, I respect the Swedish people, and their government. I can understand the need to educate people and deal with the harm that all drug abuse is doing to our communities. However, my experience shows that the focus for some Swedish law enforcement right now is to humiliate, not to rehabilitate. Does Sweden condone victimization of any group of people? Is it ethical for an officer of the law to go on public record making allegations before any evidence has been found? I believe it is waste of the Swedish taxpayer’s money to finance this witch hunt.
Right now, in Sweden, anyone who looks muscular, who wears dreadlocks, tattoos and piercings can be forced to go to the police station, provide a urine or blood sample and be interrogated without an attorney. You might even have the police using you as an example and humiliate you on TV. Attached separately are links to cases showing how the Swedish police’s “war on bodybuilders” has played out. You decide for yourselves.
Folks. I am angry and disappointed, but I am not broken. 2011 will see many great things from me to you, so I invite you to keep an open mind and stay in touch with me. I will see you on the road and thank all of you who sent me those encouraging Tweets and Facebook messages. I also want to thank all my sponsors, supporters, friends and my wife and family for a great year and for your hard work for me, 1 wish you all happy holidays and a X-tra special 2011. Live your dreams and stay healthy and focused.
Peace,
Toney Freeman
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http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/03/toney-freeman-statement-regarding-his-sweden-trip/
To all my fans out there, all around the world.
As we close out 2010, I wanted to take a little time out to talk to you from my heart. There is so much out there that is misunderstood and misquoted. So here’s the truth. Two weeks ago, I was invited to Sweden, along with other major bodybuilders to a fitness expo in Gothenburg, Sweden, I had just completed a successful four-day tour in Denmark, so 1 got there early, to meet the fans and Sundsvall was one of my stops.
You can imagine how shocked I was. Right in the middle of an in-store signing, about 10 police officers walked in and asked for me to come with them to the station. There was no warning, and I could not think why the police would want me. I thought it was a practical joke. But right there in front of my confused fans, I was escorted to a police van. Some paparazzi were there, as well as a TV crew.
When I got to the police station, I was told I was suspected of abusing drugs. I could not understand why. I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user. I could not maintain my status as a competitive athlete and professional if I was addicted to narcotics.
The police said that because I was extraordinarily muscular, it was likely I had used steroids. They did not allow me to call a lawyer, the US embassy or call my family. Instead they interrogated me and forced me to provide a urine sample and told me the urine tests would be back in 3 weeks.
They asked me to tell them if I had used certain anabolic steroids. I advised them that I take my health seriously and that if they had any official queries, I could authorize my doctor to provide them with a medical report. They did not ask for this, A few hours later, the police let me go without charge. I was not remanded into custody or asked to report to the police station.
I was shocked to find the story on the news. Henrik Blusi, the local police inspector was giving a biased account. Although most civil matters are private unless a crime is proven, Mr. Blusi could not wait to go on camera. Ile was using the media to push his agenda. He apparently told the media that it is immoral for bodybuilders to be used in advertising in Sweden. He also said “Bodybuilders are not welcome in Sundsvall”. As a result, many US professional bodybuilders scheduled to appear in Gothenburg cancelled. This could also affect Sweden’s relations with the fitness community as no one wants to be treated like I was.
Disgusted by the police harassment and shocked at the way the matter was handled, I returned to Stockholm and decided to cancel my tour and return to the United States.
Friends, I respect the Swedish people, and their government. I can understand the need to educate people and deal with the harm that all drug abuse is doing to our communities. However, my experience shows that the focus for some Swedish law enforcement right now is to humiliate, not to rehabilitate. Does Sweden condone victimization of any group of people? Is it ethical for an officer of the law to go on public record making allegations before any evidence has been found? I believe it is waste of the Swedish taxpayer’s money to finance this witch hunt.
Right now, in Sweden, anyone who looks muscular, who wears dreadlocks, tattoos and piercings can be forced to go to the police station, provide a urine or blood sample and be interrogated without an attorney. You might even have the police using you as an example and humiliate you on TV. Attached separately are links to cases showing how the Swedish police’s “war on bodybuilders” has played out. You decide for yourselves.
Folks. I am angry and disappointed, but I am not broken. 2011 will see many great things from me to you, so I invite you to keep an open mind and stay in touch with me. I will see you on the road and thank all of you who sent me those encouraging Tweets and Facebook messages. I also want to thank all my sponsors, supporters, friends and my wife and family for a great year and for your hard work for me, 1 wish you all happy holidays and a X-tra special 2011. Live your dreams and stay healthy and focused.
Peace,
Toney Freeman
100% natural
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What's next, arresting people who are married in clubs because they could be cheating?
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What's next, arresting people who are married in clubs because they could be cheating?
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is a good idea.
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fuck Sweden , bunch of queers
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this is a good idea.
X2 - an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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X2 - an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
X3 - a gram of fat is worth 3 grams of carbs
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No one is safe from law enforcement and the government of Sweden except for Muslims.
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haha switzerland is a joke
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They asked me to tell them if I had used certain anabolic steroids. I advised them that I take my health seriously and that if they had any official queries, I could authorize my doctor to provide them with a medical report.
Very well-played, Toney.
Props to you for maintaining your professionalism throughout this ordeal. By keeping your cool and acting intelligently, you made the local police look seriously stupid in the process. *respect*
Thanks for bringing this to us, Ron.
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fuck Sweden , bunch of queers
x4
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haha switzerland is a joke
;D
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Mr.Freeman just probably hooked up with some Ingas and Ingrids and some local dude Sven cried to the police about it and the rest is history...........
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Toney said, "They asked me to tell them if I had used certain anabolic steroids. I advised them that I take my health seriously and that if they had any official queries, I could authorize my doctor to provide them with a medical report."
What a reply. Yes, publish that medical report here for your fans to see.
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"They asked me to tell them if I had used certain anabolic steroids. I advised them that I take my health seriously and that if they had any official queries, I could authorize my doctor to provide them with a medical report."
Hmm, interesting response to the steroid question.
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haha switzerland is a joke
lål :d
swedish cops are pussys. that was a fucked up thing to do. fuck sweden
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His "doctor" aka enabler would be happy to lie on a medical report regarding his need for superhuman doses of GH, insulin, and other anabolics! It's all for health reasons, you see. ;D
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When I got to the police station, I was told I was suspected of abusing drugs. I could not understand why. I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user.
Seems like BB's have convinced themselves that steroids are not drugs.
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They did not allow me to call a lawyer...
Isn't this a fundamental right? I thought Sweden was a strong UN supporter :-\
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I heard Tony Freeman is a friend of Julian Assange
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Religion of peace. ::)
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Too bad they don't treat the members of the ROP like this.
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Seriously, how gullible do these people think we are. I have no respect for that bald bastard.
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all this just for a private police-schmoe session, they might just politely ask next time
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Religion of peace. ::)
;D
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http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/03/toney-freeman-statement-regarding-his-sweden-trip/
To all my fans out there, all around the world.
As we close out 2010, I wanted to take a little time out to talk to you from my heart. There is so much out there that is misunderstood and misquoted. So here’s the truth....<SNIP>
Edited to remove the bullshit.
Spin, spin, spin.
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who are these clowns with sub under 500 posts,,like the joined just to talk about tony freeman ::) tony held this very professionally and im proud of the man had lunch with him awhile ago he maintained calmness,,,unless some folks on getbig >:(
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who are these clowns with sub under 500 posts,,like the joined just to talk about tony freeman ::) tony held this very professionally and im proud of the man had lunch with him awhile ago he maintained calmness,,,unless me >:(
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I could not maintain my status as a competitive athlete and professional if I was addicted to narcotics.
Toney acted calmly and intelligently here but this quote is just..
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I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user
Umm and Steroids are what exactly?
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Toney said, "They asked me to tell them if I had used certain anabolic steroids. I advised them that I take my health seriously and that if they had any official queries, I could authorize my doctor to provide them with a medical report."
What a reply. Yes, publish that medical report here for your fans to see.
If he did post his medical report, what difference does it really make? Lets say that it listed 15 different PEDS, is it alright to be accused or questioned without any substanial evidence other than he is one huge motha? :o
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I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user
Umm and Steroids are what exactly?
Did he compete? No
Did he took them in Sweden? Prob not, he took the marijuana in the Netherlands
In a blazing offence? Hell no!
Was it for 'being big'? Yes
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These fucking idiots are comparing steroids (which have legit medical uses and are legal in most of the world to buy over the counter) to cocaine, heroin, meth..
only in sweden... bunch of fucktards who have no say in the world, does anyone even know where sweden is !?! lol
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perhaps the swedish police has been reading "the bible" and thus, for them, anyone over 175 at 8% is on ghona testosterona and masterona?
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The Police in Sweden is corrupt to the core!
Get this! I wasn't at the show but heard this COP competed in "Lucia Classic Pro", which is a competition for previous Swedish Champions. Why the hell don't they haul in one of their own before harassing foreign dudes who they know haven't actually taken steroids in Sweden most likely?! Absolutely scandalous. These cops say, quite correctly, that all bodybuilders use drugs yet they allow this corruption!
I don't know what kind of excuse this guy has for being a cop and still competing as a bodybuilder. All I know is that having a prescription (which could be an excuse, I don't know) is no excuse either, since there's no "anti-aging HRT treatment" allowed such as is popular in the states.
This guy placed 2nd in the show. AND LISTEN TO THE INTRO!!! The guy is swimming in growth hormone.
How the Swedish bb fed and BODY magazine allows this guy to take a piss on the regular bodybuilder by promoting him is sad!
BTW, Toney could have refused to take a piss. They would then have drawn a blood sample "by force". But any kind of resistance would have been better than nothing. Plus apparently he admitted he used testosterone and GH, not quite as tough as his story of, "ask my doctor". He should have just been quiet, though I'm sure it's easy to get intimidated.
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fredrik age is a douchebag
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The Police in Sweden is corrupt to the core!
Get this! I wasn't at the show but heard this COP competed in "Lucia Classic Pro", which is a competition for previous Swedish Champions. Why the hell don't they haul in one of their own before harassing foreign dudes who they know haven't actually taken steroids in Sweden most likely?! Absolutely scandalous. These cops say, quite correctly, that all bodybuilders use drugs yet they allow this corruption!
I don't know what kind of excuse this guy has for being a cop and still competing as a bodybuilder. All I know is that having a prescription (which could be an excuse, I don't know) is no excuse either, since there's no "anti-aging HRT treatment" allowed such as is popular in the states.
This guy placed 2nd in the show. AND LISTEN TO THE INTRO!!! The guy is swimming in growth hormone.
How the Swedish bb fed and BODY magazine allows this guy to take a piss on the regular bodybuilder by promoting him is sad!
BTW, Toney could have refused to take a piss. They would then have drawn a blood sample "by force". But any kind of resistance would have been better than nothing. Plus apparently he admitted he used testosterone and GH, not quite as tough as his story of, "ask my doctor". He should have just been quiet, though I'm sure it's easy to get intimidated.
Fucked up shit bro... almost as bad as this one:
Bear with me... google translate sucks...
Västerhaninge, Sweden (AP)
Dec 23rd 2010
Jöran Törnros, 33 was having a peaceful dinner at a local bistro when a waitress of the establishment, Gunnvör, 22 noticed Törnros' forearms were somewhat vascular and shoulders slightly wider than normal. "I was scared, I didn't know what to do so I called the Police right away". An undercover agent was dispatched on site, patiently waited to apprehend Törnros. "It wasn't easy, it required a lot of patience" says agent NIKOLAUS who patiently waited for over an hour hidden under a bathroom stall. "When the stream of urine came out I caught exactly 20ml and ran to the station".
The sample later revealed metabolites indicating a testosterone level slightly higher than the average Swedish man which usually hovers around 175ng/ml. "Törnros was 300ng/ml, which by our judgment is off the chart." Although no illegal substances were detected, the authorities have incarcerated Törnros and seized all assets until further investigation including blood tests can be provided.
http://www.thelocal.se/31072/20101226/
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Fucked up shit bro... almost as bad as this one:
Who is the author of that piece of comedy?
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Who is the author of that piece of comedy?
AxelssonTjugoTree
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The question is what is the law in Sweden regarding this type of obvious blatant violation of Toney's rights?
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I don't understand how they can have bodybuilding competitions in Sweden when they arrest somebody for having "big traps"? The way they chase steroid users around there it would be like having a cocaine convention in the US and the police don't do anything.
I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user
Umm and Steroids are what exactly?
You're the 3rd idiot in this thread to say that... when Toney says he has "no history as a drug user" he means his record is clean and he's never been fined or arrested for drug use.
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The question is what is the law in Sweden regarding this type of obvious blatant violation of Toney's rights?
Isn't Miranda's recognized by the UN? This is obviously a breach.
I would sue their arses back to stone age if I was him.
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The question is what is the law in Sweden regarding this type of obvious blatant violation of Toney's rights?
Isn't Miranda's recognized by the UN? This is obviously a breach.
I would sue their arses back to stone age if I was him.
I don't know what, if any laws have been breached. But even if there were you don't sue for massive damages here like in the US. There's nothing in it to sue. By nothing I mean money. In the US lawsuits are so attractive for one thing only (for the most part): money.
I don't know what my exact rights when dealing with the police are and the majority of Swede's don't either. This is not a lawsuit country.
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I don't know what, if any laws have been breached. But even if there were you don't sue for massive damages here like in the US. There's nothing in it to sue. By nothing I mean money. In the US lawsuits are so attractive for one thing only (for the most part): money.
I don't know what my exact rights when dealing with the police are and the majority of Swede's don't either. This is not a lawsuit country.
Sweden is part of the UN. When they arrest you, you have the right to remain silent and to speak a lawyer first before answering any questions and/or give evidence. The European Convention on Human Rights is prob on Toney's side in case he sues the police.
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The question is what is the law in Sweden regarding this type of obvious blatant violation of Toney's rights?
Or the question could be, Roy, who from the bodybuilding "powers that be" asked you to post that non-sensical drivel?
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Like Colonel Walter E. Kurtz would say: "The horror... the horror... "
Real horrible shit happens to millions of people every day, but most idiots on here are just outraged because someone who they well know takes copious amounts of "performance enhancing" drugs was detained for a few hours under the suspicion of having taking such drugs- which is illegal in that jurisdiction and most other jurisdictions in the western world
Of course that it occurred in foreign (spit) land makes it even more horrible.
How many of those in horror think that the US police should be able to profile "muslim-looking" terrorrists and criminal-looking black man (all of them) say Ay!
Wow I see a lot of the same hands-funny that
And then we have damage-limitation Ron, propagating the good gospel for the IFBB
Pathetic
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You're the 3rd idiot in this thread to say that... when Toney says he has "no history as a drug user" he means his record is clean and he's never been fined or arrested for drug use.
For an IFBB pro to say that he has no history of drug use is laughable. He may not have a criminal record, but he has a long history of drug use.
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For an IFBB pro to say that he has no history of drug use is laughable. He may not have a criminal record, but he has a long history of drug use.
you dont get it
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I ask again: How many of those in horror think that the US police should be able to profile "muslim-looking" terrorrists and criminal-looking black man (all of them) say Ay!
Also are you familiar with the term probable cause?
"Technically, "probable cause" applies when officers have valid reasons to suspect that an individual has committed a crime, although they cannot yet prove this"
Now I say that when any officer looks at Tony Freeman he sure as hell has valid reasons to suspect that Tony took steroids i.e commited a crime- recently. yes/no???
Hope this law gets to the US so I can laugh my ass off at looking at all drug addicted fucks shrink and Skip rule the world
I would give Ron's left nut to see the ATF raid the Mr Olympia 2012 ;D
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If he did post his medical report, what difference does it really make? Lets say that it listed 15 different PEDS, is it alright to be accused or questioned without any substanial evidence other than he is one huge motha? :o
Just pointing out the bullshit that the pros do and how they are seldom honest. What a sad sport this is. Pathetic, even.
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haha switzerland is a joke
Switzerland is not Sweden!
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2u7rvpu.jpg)
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Switzerland is not Sweden!
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2u7rvpu.jpg)
GeoMeltdown.
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"I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user"
A history not, but a present? yes! the guy is a walking pharmacy for crying out loud ! (not that i agree with what they did to him )
WOOOOSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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I have no idea what's going on in Sweden... Personally i live in Finland and using steroids here IS NOT AGAINST THE LAW. I personally know many guys from all branches of LE that use plenty of gear. Even guys who work in the customs don't give a shit about steroids, they do random searches and if some odd package has steroids in it, they have to "intercept" it, but they don't look for them or even really care. I believe that this local "police chief" just wanted some easy headlines and his face in the papers, sooner or later people will take notice of this BS and how the cops broke the laws themselves and Toneys rights. In my experience Sweden is one of the most easy going countries in the world, so this kind of BS is really suprising...
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Switzerland is not Sweden!
(http://i56.tinypic.com/2u7rvpu.jpg)
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http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/03/toney-freeman-statement-regarding-his-sweden-trip/
To all my fans out there, all around the world.
As we close out 2010, I wanted to take a little time out to talk to you from my heart. There is so much out there that is misunderstood and misquoted. So here’s the truth. Two weeks ago, I was invited to Sweden, along with other major bodybuilders to a fitness expo in Gothenburg, Sweden, I had just completed a successful four-day tour in Denmark, so 1 got there early, to meet the fans and Sundsvall was one of my stops.
You can imagine how shocked I was. Right in the middle of an in-store signing, about 10 police officers walked in and asked for me to come with them to the station. There was no warning, and I could not think why the police would want me. I thought it was a practical joke. But right there in front of my confused fans, I was escorted to a police van. Some paparazzi were there, as well as a TV crew.
When I got to the police station, I was told I was suspected of abusing drugs. I could not understand why. I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user. I could not maintain my status as a competitive athlete and professional if I was addicted to narcotics.
The police said that because I was extraordinarily muscular, it was likely I had used steroids. They did not allow me to call a lawyer, the US embassy or call my family. Instead they interrogated me and forced me to provide a urine sample and told me the urine tests would be back in 3 weeks.
They asked me to tell them if I had used certain anabolic steroids. I advised them that I take my health seriously and that if they had any official queries, I could authorize my doctor to provide them with a medical report. They did not ask for this, A few hours later, the police let me go without charge. I was not remanded into custody or asked to report to the police station.
I was shocked to find the story on the news. Henrik Blusi, the local police inspector was giving a biased account. Although most civil matters are private unless a crime is proven, Mr. Blusi could not wait to go on camera. Ile was using the media to push his agenda. He apparently told the media that it is immoral for bodybuilders to be used in advertising in Sweden. He also said “Bodybuilders are not welcome in Sundsvall”. As a result, many US professional bodybuilders scheduled to appear in Gothenburg cancelled. This could also affect Sweden’s relations with the fitness community as no one wants to be treated like I was.
Disgusted by the police harassment and shocked at the way the matter was handled, I returned to Stockholm and decided to cancel my tour and return to the United States.
Friends, I respect the Swedish people, and their government. I can understand the need to educate people and deal with the harm that all drug abuse is doing to our communities. However, my experience shows that the focus for some Swedish law enforcement right now is to humiliate, not to rehabilitate. Does Sweden condone victimization of any group of people? Is it ethical for an officer of the law to go on public record making allegations before any evidence has been found? I believe it is waste of the Swedish taxpayer’s money to finance this witch hunt.
Right now, in Sweden, anyone who looks muscular, who wears dreadlocks, tattoos and piercings can be forced to go to the police station, provide a urine or blood sample and be interrogated without an attorney. You might even have the police using you as an example and humiliate you on TV. Attached separately are links to cases showing how the Swedish police’s “war on bodybuilders” has played out. You decide for yourselves.
Folks. I am angry and disappointed, but I am not broken. 2011 will see many great things from me to you, so I invite you to keep an open mind and stay in touch with me. I will see you on the road and thank all of you who sent me those encouraging Tweets and Facebook messages. I also want to thank all my sponsors, supporters, friends and my wife and family for a great year and for your hard work for me, 1 wish you all happy holidays and a X-tra special 2011. Live your dreams and stay healthy and focused.
Peace,
Toney Freeman
Tony failed to answer the simple question by police and it was a yes or no question: do you take steriods? We ALL know the answer as well and so does Toney.
Get Real.
::)
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http://www.getbig.com/headlines/2011/01/03/toney-freeman-statement-regarding-his-sweden-trip/
To all my fans out there, all around the world.
As we close out 2010, I wanted to take a little time out to talk to you from my heart. There is so much out there that is misunderstood and misquoted. So here’s the truth. Two weeks ago, I was invited to Sweden, along with other major bodybuilders to a fitness expo in Gothenburg, Sweden, I had just completed a successful four-day tour in Denmark, so 1 got there early, to meet the fans and Sundsvall was one of my stops.
You can imagine how shocked I was. Right in the middle of an in-store signing, about 10 police officers walked in and asked for me to come with them to the station. There was no warning, and I could not think why the police would want me. I thought it was a practical joke. But right there in front of my confused fans, I was escorted to a police van. Some paparazzi were there, as well as a TV crew.
When I got to the police station, I was told I was suspected of abusing drugs. I could not understand why. I had hardly been in Sweden a few hours and had no history as a drug user. I could not maintain my status as a competitive athlete and professional if I was addicted to narcotics.
The police said that because I was extraordinarily muscular, it was likely I had used steroids. They did not allow me to call a lawyer, the US embassy or call my family. Instead they interrogated me and forced me to provide a urine sample and told me the urine tests would be back in 3 weeks.
They asked me to tell them if I had used certain anabolic steroids. I advised them that I take my health seriously and that if they had any official queries, I could authorize my doctor to provide them with a medical report. They did not ask for this, A few hours later, the police let me go without charge. I was not remanded into custody or asked to report to the police station.
I was shocked to find the story on the news. Henrik Blusi, the local police inspector was giving a biased account. Although most civil matters are private unless a crime is proven, Mr. Blusi could not wait to go on camera. Ile was using the media to push his agenda. He apparently told the media that it is immoral for bodybuilders to be used in advertising in Sweden. He also said “Bodybuilders are not welcome in Sundsvall”. As a result, many US professional bodybuilders scheduled to appear in Gothenburg cancelled. This could also affect Sweden’s relations with the fitness community as no one wants to be treated like I was.
Disgusted by the police harassment and shocked at the way the matter was handled, I returned to Stockholm and decided to cancel my tour and return to the United States.
Friends, I respect the Swedish people, and their government. I can understand the need to educate people and deal with the harm that all drug abuse is doing to our communities. However, my experience shows that the focus for some Swedish law enforcement right now is to humiliate, not to rehabilitate. Does Sweden condone victimization of any group of people? Is it ethical for an officer of the law to go on public record making allegations before any evidence has been found? I believe it is waste of the Swedish taxpayer’s money to finance this witch hunt.
Right now, in Sweden, anyone who looks muscular, who wears dreadlocks, tattoos and piercings can be forced to go to the police station, provide a urine or blood sample and be interrogated without an attorney. You might even have the police using you as an example and humiliate you on TV. Attached separately are links to cases showing how the Swedish police’s “war on bodybuilders” has played out. You decide for yourselves.
Folks. I am angry and disappointed, but I am not broken. 2011 will see many great things from me to you, so I invite you to keep an open mind and stay in touch with me. I will see you on the road and thank all of you who sent me those encouraging Tweets and Facebook messages. I also want to thank all my sponsors, supporters, friends and my wife and family for a great year and for your hard work for me, 1 wish you all happy holidays and a X-tra special 2011. Live your dreams and stay healthy and focused.
Peace,
Toney Freeman
A we;; written and statement with valid points. Obviously he uses steroids. Who cares?
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Tony failed to answer the simple question by police and it was a yes or no question: do you take steriods? We ALL know the answer as well and so does Toney.
Get Real.
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"steriods"? Get Real ::)
So he takes them, so what?
Only 'argument' the police has was that a 'role model' should give the 'right' example. Sweden is nothing but a moralistic police state.
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I have no idea what's going on in Sweden... Personally i live in Finland and using steroids here IS NOT AGAINST THE LAW. I personally know many guys from all branches of LE that use plenty of gear. Even guys who work in the customs don't give a shit about steroids, they do random searches and if some odd package has steroids in it, they have to "intercept" it, but they don't look for them or even really care. I believe that this local "police chief" just wanted some easy headlines and his face in the papers, sooner or later people will take notice of this BS and how the cops broke the laws themselves and Toneys rights. In my experience Sweden is one of the most easy going countries in the world, so this kind of BS is really suprising...
15 years ago Sweden was ok, now it's turning into a police state. Sweden has the hardest punishments for steroids in the world. You can almost get the same punishment if you sell roids as if you sell heroin.. I think it's maximum 6 years for roids, 8 for heroin..
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maybe Bin Laden should take some action against sweden and after that, they'll have some common senses
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I love the double standard some of you guys have for bodybuilders.
Can't tell you how many recreational drug users there are in the building I work in. Would I expect them to go around yelling "I GET HIGH ON THE WEEKENDS!" from the roof top? NO.
So why the fuck would you expect a Pro BB to go around annoincing his cycles?
Never been arrested or convicted on a drug charge? Good enough. That is all anyone else including law enforcemant needs to know.
What a crowd. ::)
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15 years ago Sweden was ok, now it's turning into a police state. Sweden has the hardest punishments for steroids in the world. You can almost get the same punishment if you sell roids as if you sell heroin.. I think it's maximum 6 years for roids, 8 for heroin..
That's weird since i know a couple of stores that sell designer steroids aka pro-hormones in Sweden...
PS. Those punishments are fucked. Next time when i'm in the border of Sweden/Finland (on the finnish side) i'll inject in broad daylight... ;D
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That's weird since i know a couple of stores that sell designer steroids aka pro-hormones in Sweden...
Examples?
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Is the filthy criminal still in jail ???
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Examples?
I'll pm you.
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I love the double standard some of you guys have for bodybuilders.
Can't tell you how many recreational drug users there are in the building I work in. Would I expect them to go around yelling "I GET HIGH ON THE WEEKENDS!" from the roof top? NO.
So why the fuck would you expect a Pro BB to go around annoincing his cycles?
Never been arrested or convicted on a drug charge? Good enough. That is all anyone else including law enforcemant needs to know.
What a crowd. ::)
"double standard"? As long people don't act criminal or non-social I don't mind what stuff they put in their bodies
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Edited to remove the bullshit.
Spin, spin, spin.
Your editing was well done.
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"double standard"? As long people don't act criminal or non-social I don't mind what stuff they put in their bodies
Agreed 100%
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what i dont get is why the fuck is Toney so affected by all this.
some blond poliwomen took him to the station, made him drop his pants and colected a urine sample from his penis. I mean that why people used to go to sweden for- beautifull blonde women handling your penis
This guy is seriously weak minded if this incident has affected him so much.
And why is ron supporting this cleaning operation- i know it is not for the toney's sake
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some blond poliwomen took him to the station, made him drop his pants and colected a urine sample from his penis. I mean that why people used to go to sweden for- beautifull blonde women handling your penis
True, his glass was half-full.
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I'll pm you.
Outed.