Clemens filed a lawsuit against McNamee shortly before the recorded conversation for defamation of character.http://articles.nydailynews.com/2011-06-28/sports/29734288_1_suit-against-former-trainer-syringes-and-gauze-defamation-suit McNamee's attorneys argued that McNamee was compelled to cooperate by federal officials and thus his statements were protected. A federal judge agreed, throwing out all claims related to McNamee's statements to investigators on February 13, 2009, but allowing the case to proceed on statements McNamee made about Clemens to Andy Pettitte.Judge Dismisses Bulk of McNamee Defamation Suit Yahoo Sports, February 12, 2009
