bonds pleaded not guilty on december 7, 2007 and was freed on bond while awaiting trial. on january 23, 2008, bonds filed a motion to dismiss the indictment, asserting that the charges are vague and allege more than one offense in each count, which may violate his constitutional rights. in a response from the government on february 14, 2008, prosecutors stated that they would present evidence at trial showing that bonds tested positive for steroids in november 2000.