Russian Whistleblower Rodchenkov Says His 'Life Is In Jeopardy'

The whistleblower who made allegations of state-sponsored doping in Russia said that his "life is in jeopardy" and added that the Russian government wants him to "stop talking," according to the BBC. Russian former anti-doping official Grigory Rodchenkov gave his first televised interview in disguise since fleeing to the U.S. in '15. In an appearance on CBS's "60 Minutes," Rodchenkov said, "The Kremlin want me to stop talking." He dyed his hair and shaved his mustache for "security reasons," and the disguise applied for the interview was "not the same as his usual appearance." Rodchenkov added that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin was "aware" of the doping program, "despite denials from the Kremlin." Rodchenkov: "I am not a liar -- I was not telling the truth in Russia, but since coming to United States I am telling the truth now" (BBC, 2/12).