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Barry Bonds (MLB player, related legal case)

Barry Bonds is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) star known for setting home run records. His career was marred by a legal case related to allegations of steroid use, which is banned in professional sports. In 2011, Bonds was convicted of obstruction of justice for giving inconsistent testimony during a federal investigation into performance-enhancing drugs, but he was not convicted of using or possessing steroids. The case highlighted issues of drug use in sports and the challenges of maintaining fair competition, ultimately impacting Bonds' legacy despite his impressive achievements on the field.