June 10, 2014 (Austin, Texas) – Former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong must testify before a federal court in Austin on June 23, reports The New York Daily News. This is in connection with the False Claims Act (whistle-blower) lawsuit first launched by his former U.S. Postal teammate, Floyd Landis and that the U.S. federal government has now joined.

Armstrong was accused by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in 2012 of masterminding “the most sophisticated and successful doping ring in sports history.” In January 2013, Armstrong admitted to doping while riding to win his unprecedented seven Tour de France wins (1999-2005).

The lawsuit is based on the notion that, by doping, Armstrong was using fraudulent means while being sponsored by U.S. Postal, part of the U.S. federal government. Federal prosecutors are now seeking $96,965,465.82 from Armstrong and, if he is found to have committed perjury in previous court proceedings, Armstrong could also face criminal charges.

Prosecutors have named their list of potential witnesses and it reads like a “who’s who” of top cycling names from 10 years ago. On this list are former UCI presidents Hein Verbruggen and Pat McQuaid along with cyclists Frankie Andreu, George Hincapie, Tyler Hamilton and Floyd Landis, the cyclist’s long-time manager Bill Stapleton, financier and former Tailwind owner Thomas Weisel. Armstrong’s ex-girlfriend, singer Sheryl Crow is also listed along with Armstrong’s ex-wife, Kristin Armstrong.

Read the New York Daily News article here.