Olympic Knitting Scandal – Gold Medal Disqualification?

– Associated Knitters – March 10, 2006 – 10:30am EST

The Knitting Olympics world uttered a collective gasp of shock when, almost two weeks after the event, pictures and film have been released calling into doubt the Gold Medal of Knitting Olympiad Denise Layman.

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During the final hours of the Knitting Olympics, pressures are always high.  The athletes haveto be at their peak to achieve a medal.  Some are pushed beyond their capabilities.  Rumors of Illegal Use of Chocolate Substances have always followed the high profile Knitting Olympiads.  It seems that, this year, Denise Layman fell to the fatal seduction.

Exclusive to the Associated Knitters, you will get a first look at the evidence and the subsequent arrest.

It all started when Denise Layman was preparing her work for final display. Suddenly, in walked the young and innocent Azia Layman holding that most uncontrolled substance in her hand: Chocolate

(Click this link for a video re-enactment)

Upon further investigation, the evidence was clear.  A crime had been committed here:

Julian, at the time another presumed innocent, was shocked: 

And events unfolded quickly as Denise Layman, Knitting Gold Medal Olympiad, was taken into custody:

You would think that the story ends here. Tragically this is not true for it appears Denise Layman, in her desperation for victory, has corrupted the innocents in her life as well…

(Click this link for the true confession of a child)

Whether Denise Layman will keep her Gold Medal is yet to be determined.  In any event, Denise Layman has been taught a hard lesson “Illegal Use of Chocolate Substances can only hurt the ones you love”. As this story unfolds, the reporters for Associated Knitters will keep you informed.

(While his wife is away) Ace Investigator Brian Layman Reporting