The Imperial Council Denies Blood-Doping Charges

Emperor Palpatine has denied any Imperial involvement in this latest steroid scandal....

Rafael Palmeiro was suspended Monday for violating Major League Baseball's steroids policy, nearly five months after telling Congress that ``I have never used steroids. Period.''
Palmeiro two weeks ago collected his 3,000th hit, joining Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Eddie Murray as the only players with 3,000 hits and 500 homers.
Palmeiro, 40, is the seventh and highest-profile player to test positive under the major league policy adopted earlier this year.

However when asked if Imperial resources were used to out Mr Palmiero, Palpatine made this statement.