American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

The following statement was sent to media by Cristina Keith, Dr. Scott Stanley's attorney, Oct. 4: Dr. Scott Stanley, former director of the University of Kentucky's Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (UK-EACL), is speaking out in response to the media's coverage of the allegations made in the recent Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) report. The damage indicted on Dr. Stanley's personal and professional reputation is irreparable and has been fueled by media narratives that unquestioningly parrot HIWU's claims. The HIWU report levies serious accusations against UK-EACL, including "persistent delays," "unprofessional...