Jack Clark Gets He And His Co-Host Fired For Not Knowing How Libel Works

Jack Clark started as a co-host of a St. Louis radio show over a week ago, so he's probably not aware of how to handle accusations and opinions. So when the topic of whether or not Pujols used steroids came up, host Kevin Slaten said that he believed Pujols "has been a juicer", a statement of his personal belief. But then Clark had to butt in: 

I know for a fact he was. The trainer that worked with him, threw him batting practice from Kansas City, that worked him out every day, basically told me that’s what he did. 

Well, that's a statement of fact without evidence, which is libel. This morning, WGNU announced both men would be fired, despite the fact Slaten knew how to cover his ass. Of course, Clark's short-lived radio career included calling the third-in-the-NL Cards "quitters" and saying they have "poopy in their pants." Both men were fired after Pujols said he was seeking legal action. Which is fair, but if these allegations are true, Pujols may want to remember Lance Armstrong's win over a British newspaper; they had to pay out after saying he was juicing, but they're now suing back after he revealed he was.
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