Speaking of the ring of fire.... Ullrich has appealed the DNA test by the German prosecutors... which means his guilty..... shame on him...
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A DNA comparison to determine whether cyclist Jan Ullrich is involved in an alleged Spanish doping scheme has been delayed.
German prosecutors in Bonn want to compare blood bags found at suspect doctor Eufemiano Fuentes with a DNA sample of Ullrich taken by Swiss authorities last September.
However, prosecutor Fred Apostel confirmed Tuesday that Ullrich's lawyers have now made use of their right to appeal against the use of his sample for the DNA comparison within the allowed timeframe.
"The Swiss court will now decide how things proceed," said Apostel. "If the decision is made to hand over the sample to us then Ullrich's lawyers have a further right of appeal."
As a result, the case could take up to 18 months to reach a conclusion.
"The appeal against handing over (of the sample) is Ullrich's legal right," said Apostel. "But people can make their own minds up as to why he won't allow the comparison."
The 1997 former Tour de France champion Ullrich has protested his innocence in the case. He was dumped by his T-Mobile team and has handed back the cycling licence of Switzerland where he resides.
Bonn prosecutors are investigating on fraud charges in the case.
Ullrich last raced in June 2006 but theoretically could race while his legal case is ongoing. However, the 32-year-old has neither professional cycling licence nor a team.