Readers Sue Armstrong for Lying About Drug Use in Books

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Several readers of Lance Armstrong's books have filed a lawsuit against the cyclist and his publishers. The lawsuit accuses them of committing fraud and false advertising as readers were led to believe the memoirs, "It's Not About The Bike" and "Every Second Counts," were true accounts of Armstrong's accomplishments done without performance-enhancing drugs. He denies drug use in the books, but has since admitted to cheating throughout his career in a televised interview with Oprah last week. In 2006, author James Frey of "A Million Little Pieces" settled a lawsuit alleging he made up parts of his best-selling memoir by offering to refund the cost of the book. (Today)

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