cnn reported that federal investigators were looking into whether or not bonds committed perjury during his 2003 grand jury testimony relating to the balco steroids scandal when he testified that he believed a clear substance and a cream, given to him by personal trainer greg anderson, were flaxseed oil and arthritis balm. the united states attorney's office in san francisco brought evidence before another grand jury to determine if bonds should be indicted. before testifying to the original grand jury (in 2003), witnesses including bonds were told that they could not be charged with any crime other than perjury based on their testimony. on july 5, 2006, anderson was found in contempt of court by u.s. district judge william alsup for refusing to testify before the grand jury investigating perjury accusations against bonds. anderson was denied bail and immediately sent to the federal correctional institution in dublin, california.