Spencer Gaines
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Spencer Gaines is a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.[1]
In 1997 he failed a urine test which showed the residue of cannabis. Gaines, a bodybuilder, used the successful defense was that the urine test was triggered by the use of a dietary supplement that contained hemp oil. Gaines is notable because his successful defense helped change the US military's drug-testing procedures.
Gaines was defended by Charles Gittins, an officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, who defends many American service members in his civilian practice.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Scarborough Rowan. "Health drink challenges military drug-testing program", Washington Times, December 31, 1997. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
- ^ "Officials Involved In Workplace Drug Testing Get A Chilling Reminder Of The Hazards Of False Readings", The Marijuana News, January 26, 1998. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
[edit] External links
- "Jury Reverses Court Martial After Hearing Evidence Of Legal Products Testing Positive For Marijuana", druglibrary, February 26, 1998. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
- Frank Green. "Snacks can make people obese and high-wired. But get them fired?", San Diego Union Tribune, October 13, 2002. Retrieved on 2007-08-11.
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