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Posted by: Prince

Convicted Steroid Dealer Must Give Up All Assets to Avoid Prison
By Millard Baker ~ source

A convicted steroid dealer was ordered to relinquish his available assets to the government or face 15 months in prison. Broad was busted after police discovered a large quantity of oral and injectable anabolic steroids during the execution of a search warrant in June 2010. Broad pleaded guilty to five counts of possession of anabolic steroids with intent to supply. He was sentenced to 100 hours of unpaid community service.

The Proceeds of Crime Act allowed prosecutors to seize any assets Broad gained as the result of his illegal steroid business. Prosecutors claimed James Broad made £92,965 selling steroids. They acknowledged that Broad was not in a position to repay the entirety of proceeds from his crime. The court determined that his net worth was approximately £33,110.17. Broad has six months to repay this amount or he must go to prison. He would remain liable for this financial debt after his release.

“It is not acceptable that criminals benefit from illegal activities and we will relentlessly pursue them through the courts to ensure their money is taken. By doing this we show criminals that they will not benefit from crime and hopefully deter others from entering a life of crime,” according to Dr Kirstie Cogram of the Financial Investigation Unit for Avon and Somerset Police.

Broad’s use of anabolic steroids became public knowledge after Fabulous (News of the World magazine) published an article entitled “He loves the gym more than me” in August 2009. The article interviewed Broad and his girlfriend Nikki. Broad admitted cycling steroids for approximately four years. The article suggested that his use of steroids had caused low libido and sexual problems. It also implied that Broad enjoyed steroids and bodybuilding more than having sex with his girlfriend.

Broad disputed the alleged steroid steroid side effects in a complaint filed with the Press Complaints Commission. The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) is an independent organization established to examine complaints about the content published by newspapers and magazines (and their respective websites) in the United Kingdom.

The dispute was resolved when News of the World agreed to publish a letter from Broad clarifying the matter.

“I want to make clear that steroids and training do not mean more to me than my partner does – as the article might have suggested,” wrote Broad in the letter. “And although I have suffered exhaustion as a result of working out hard for shows, I don’t think that steroids have given me a low sex-drive.”

Source:
Avon and Somerset Constabulary. (October 27, 2011). Man ordered to repay £33,110 following drug conviction. Retrieved from Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Man ordered to repay £33,110 following drug conviction (Yate)

Posted by: SloppyJ

So 8.33 years would probably get out around 2 if he played it right. That might be worth it for almost 100,000 euros.

Posted by: Big Pimpin

He had a choice and he made it.

Posted by: Chrisotpherm

I wonder if giving up his assets means those he felt with and their people too??? There is always a bigger sting then the last!

So Mote it Be
Chris

Posted by: smaj210

id do the time our prisons are not like the ones in the US, more like summer camps. Plus he can train and diet! and play playstation

Posted by: FUZO

Take it like a man and keep you money

Posted by: BigBird

It's all about $$. The government did not see any financial gains as a result of his dealings therefore the relentless pursuit to prosecute him.
He forgot to pay the "Black Hand."

Posted by: ~RaZr~

Wonder if he was a "lab" that people knew about...

Posted by: Little Guy

Guys Read the article, whether he goes to prison or not he still has to pay.

Posted by: TriumphTt600

Either way that is a big waste of money for some steroids. Isn't there drugs that kill people every day like crack, heroin, etc. Why are the cops not doing anything about that?
They need to focus on the real problems and that isn't steroids.

Posted by: ~RaZr~

Originally Posted by TriumphTt600

Either way that is a big waste of money for some steroids. Isn't there drugs that kill people every day like crack, heroin, etc. Why are the cops not doing anything about that?
They need to focus on the real problems and that isn't steroids.

They are the easiest to "catch" thanks to open boards and people shamelessly posting their order info. Another reason is because most steroid users are law-abiding citizens who don't go around robbing people or "knifing" someone for their purses.

Posted by: TriumphTt600

Yeah my point exactly. There was a lot of sarcasm in that last post. They need to be worried about the people robbing other people. But like you said it is easier for them to catch people posting too much personal info than kick in a door where they might have to exchange fire with a junkie who just stabbed my mom for her purse. But I guess they will keep messing with regular people before they go after real criminals.

Posted by: ~RaZr~

See that's the problem with forums, you can't tell when someone is being sarcastic or not

Posted by: delcapone

I can do 18 mos. standin on my head! dont give up the assets Broad!!!!

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