The sports doctor/pusher whose clients included TIGER WOODS and A-ROD has pleaded guilty in Federal Court to supplying performance enhancing drugs — human growth hormones — to illegally treat professional sports figures.
Dr. Anthony Galea, from Toronto, who was once sought out by the biggest names in sports, was indicted by a federal grand jury in October on charges he smuggled human growth hormone and other substances into the US. He then lied to border agents to avoid getting busted, feds charged.
Although he wasn’t licensed in the States, Galea was accused of treating 20 pro athletes at homes, hotels and pals' houses for over two years.
While the indictment did not identify any clients by name, The ENQUIRER has learned that prosecutors said they included golfers, professional baseball and football players among others.
Galea, 51, pleaded guilty in front of U.S. District Judge Richard Arcara, eliminating the need for a trial — along with the possibility that evidence and witness statements would publicly reveal secret information about whom he “treated”.
Tiger Woods has admitted that he had been treated by Galea but said he didn't receive performance-enhancing drugs.
New York Mets stars Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran have both acknowledged talking to feds during the investigation.
Dr. Galea had told AP he prescribed anti-inflammatory pills for Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod told concerned MLB officials that he didn't any receive performance-enhancing drugs from Galea.
Prosecutors alleged some athletes received injections of HGH, banned by major sports, and Actovegin, a derivative of calf's blood not approved for use in the United States.
Galea will be sentenced Oct. 19 and faces similar charges from Canadian authorities.
