Here is my summary of the interview. It is my take on what is said and isn't a translation. Hopefull this doesn't break any copyright rules.
There isn't really much new except for the death threats, it is basically a background piece on Travis Tygart and the USADA. Some of the main points:
- USADA is a high security environment since BALCO when Terry Madden received a death threat. Since then Tygart received one death threat when Landis confessed in 2010 and has received three death threats related to the Armstrong case which he believes to be from individuals. Now the doors are armoured and there are secure exits for the staff.
- He says he has to separate the consequences of doping sanctions (foundations, business etc) from doing his job to fight against doping and sanctioning the cheaters with the same rules for all.
- He goes into his personal history, his education and the importance his relationship with sports has had on his life.
- He talks about the political influence and how there had been a lot of political support for USADA in the past. He explains it is his job to communicate the functioning and usefulness of USADA.
- He gives kudos to his team, who he calls the best in their fields (lawyers, scientists, doctors) and emphasises the importance of working as a team.
- He explains the relationship with Novitzky and how they worked well together. He says they received no documents or evidence from the FDA even though they should have received at least the witness statements. They did however know who the witnesses were so were able to have them provide statements for USADA. He says the case goes far beyond Armstrong, that it is a perfectly organised conspiracy of the USPS team. Many have confessed, which won't keep them from being sanctioned - moderately.
- He recovered documents from AFLD relating to the 1999 positives, and has had an excellent working relationship with them.
- He explains why the statute of limitations doesn't apply due to the organised cover-up of proof and lies under oath.
- The transfer of the file to the UCI is imminent, at the end of the month.
- He explains the timing of the procedure, at first they didn't have enough facts, and then they stood back during the federal investigation. When that ended (which he qualifies as mysterious) the USADA took over.
- He admits that Ferrari's suspension is good advertising for his business, but the risk will be greater for athletes who want to work with him.
- Bruyneel has everything to lose. He wonders why he is going to arbitration, to gain time? To take advantage of the immobilism of the system? Bruyneel will be heard before the end of the year.
- He has talked to Armstrong two times by phone, in a very formal manner. Tagart proposed that they find a solution by collaborating. If Armstrong had of accepted he wouldn't have lost all his TDF victories by showing his good faith. The next day Armstrong started his lawsuit to attack the constitutionality of the process, which he lost.
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