Could the McCready revelation impact the federal prosecutors’ decision regarding whether to file perjury charges against Clemens?
It could have a big impact if it leads to witnesses that saw or knew of Clemens’ steroid use. It’s conceivable that McCready could testify that she saw no evidence of steroid use, but that would be discounted by a jury because of her close relationship with Clemens. Jurors don’t expect somebody close to the accused to offer evidence of criminality. There is considerable prosecutorial discretion when it comes to filing any criminal charge. Until the Mitchell Report, Clemens had a strong reputation, and accordingly, prosecutors would have needed an air-tight case to convince a jury he was guilty. As Clemens’ reputation diminishes, however, the likelihood of a star-struck jury also diminishes. Is there any chance of Clemens being criminally prosecuted for having sex with a child given the report that McCready was 15 when their affair began? It’s extremely unlikely. Each state determines the age of consent within its borders. In Florida, where Clemens’ affair with McCready allegedly began
