Ryan Zimmerman maintains his innocence.
The Nationals first baseman, who is suing Al Jazeera America for defamation, once again denied allegations of using performance-enhancing drugs during a 30-minute news conference on Tuesday. The allegation first came in a documentary released by Al Jazeera America in December.
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“It’s really, really hard to win these suits, but I think it’s my responsibility not only to clear my name, but if I do this and whether I win or lose on the defamation suit, whatever it is, even if it gets to a trial, I sort of felt a responsibility because I am able to fight it that maybe if this stops this from happening to just one person after me, then it’s worth it,” Zimmerman said, via the Washington Post.