Clemens issues video denial (MLB.com)

Accused PEDs user Roger Clemens issued a videotaped denial Sunday, declaring his innocence by denying all accusations levied his way by a former trainer in the Mitchell Report.

An excerpt of the statement (as well as video link) is available after the jump.

“Over the last 15 days, it’s been extremely difficult, for my family, my children, my extended family,” Clemens said. “I’m holding up better than they are. I’m almost numb to some of these suggestions that I used steroids. It’s amazing to me that I’m going to lengths that I’m going to have to defend myself.

“I faced this last year when the LA Times reported that I used steroids. I said it was not true then. Now, the whole world knows it’s not true now that that’s come out.

“It’s surfaced again later now with this Mitchell Report. Let me be clear: The answer is no, I did not use steroids, human growth hormone, and I’ve never done so. I did not provide Brian McNamee with any drugs to inject into my body. Brian McNamee did not inject steroids or human growth hormone into my body, either when I played in Toronto for the Blue Jays, or the New York Yankees. This Report is simply not true.”

“I’m angry about [the Mitchell Report]. It’s hurtful to me and my family. But we are coming upon Christmas now and I have been blessed in my life. I’ve been blessed in my career and I’m very thankful for those blessings.”

RogerClemensoOnline.com

Thanks to Bugs&Cranks for the YouTube video clip.