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10.25.2005

Roush Under Investigation from Amnesty International

In response to allegations of human rights violations, international aid group Amnesty International has begun an investigation of Nascar magnate Jack Roush.
At the heart of the investigation are Roush's recent actions toward Mark Martin, Roush's longtime driver. Martin had given his intentions of retiring after the 2005 season--however, Roush has "convinced" Martin to stay on board through 2006.
"Mr. Roush's actions definately raised some red flags", said Amnesty spokesperson Sara Wilson. "We believe that his refusal to allow Mr. Martin to voluntarily leave his job constitutes indentured servitude, as Mr. Martin should be able to leave when he chooses. In addition, the shackles and homing devices Mr. Martin have been wearing alerted us to the issue. When Mr. Martin showed up at last week's race wearing an electronic collar, we decided to take action."
Roush is not the first owner to be investigated by an international organization. Greenpeace has routinely cited Michael Waltrip Racing for dumping gallons of hair gel into protected wetlands. Furthermore, Rick Hendrick was cited for violating child labor laws after employing 5 year old driver Kyle Busch.
Martin, when asked to comment on the issue, merely grunted and groaned. Soon after, Roush gave him 12 lashes on the back with a cat o' nine tails.

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