Canadian doctor charged in athlete drugs scandal

A Canadian doctor who has treated Tiger Woods and other elite athletes has been charged with supplying illegal drugs.



Dr Anthony Galea is accused of giving unlawful drugs, including human growth hormone to at least three United States professional football players.



The Toronto-based physician has denied any wrongdoing.



Woods recently said he had been treated by Galea, but categorically denied using performance-enhancing drugs.



In a federal criminal complaint filed in Buffalo, New York, Dr Galea has been charged with unlawful distribution of human growth hormone, lying to US officials, conspiracy to defraud, smuggling and interstate commerce with the unapproved drug, actovegin.