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Gym Owner Sues over Titus Connection

Kelly Blair, a trainer and former gym owner claims the book “American Icon: The Fall of Roger Clemens and the Rise of Steroids in America’s Pasttime” defames him. Blair says the charges made that he was “pushing” steroids and using his gym as a cover are false and he has filed a lawsuit seeking punitive damages for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The lawsuit also brings up one of the most notorious bodybuilders of recent years: Craig Titus

From Courthouse News:

“Defendants additionally state Blair was associated with former IFBB bodybuilder Craig Titus, a confessed murderer and convicted ecstasy dealer, who defendants claim moved steroids through Blair’s gym,” according to the complaint in Harris County Court.

Adela Garcia & Kelly Ryan – 2004 Arnold

The 45 second prejudging routine at the 2004 Arnold Classic of Fitness Champions Adela Garcia and Kelly Ryan, who fell from grace a few years later.

Kelly plead to arson and battery with a deadly weapon resulting in significant bodily harm. She was then sentenced to two consecutive terms of 3-13 years in prison. With time served from the date of capture, she is eligible for parole release on 2011-12-23.

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Titus and Ryan Take Plea Deal

source: lasvegasnow.com

The celebrity bodybuilder couple accused of murdering their assistant will save the county the trouble of a trial. Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan finalized a plea deal with prosecutors late Friday afternoon, avoiding a trial set to begin Monday.

leftOver two years ago, police found the remains of Melissa James in a burned- out car in the desert. Titus and Ryan fled the state and changed their appearances, but were captured in Massachusetts after a national manhunt.

The district attorney’s office says it’s a fair deal. It’s one both the victim’s family and detectives in the case agree with, because it makes Craig Titus admit to murder and his wife to helping destroy evidence.
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