I'm very curious to hear what he has to say on this subject.
Commissioner Set to Answer Questions Soon
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Published: July 23, 2007
David Stern, the N.B.A. commissioner, is expected to hold a news conference this week — perhaps as early as today — to discuss the league’s involvement in the F.B.I.’s gambling investigation of the referee Tim Donaghy.
According to two people briefed on the investigation, the N.B.A. had no knowledge of Donaghy’s betting and questions as to whether he influenced the outcomes of games until after the season. These people spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was still under way. Donaghy last worked May 12, in the Western Conference semifinals between Phoenix and San Antonio.
N.B.A. referees are prohibited from betting on any sport; sufficient evidence of gambling would result in immediate termination. Donaghy is no longer working for the N.B.A.
Stern made a statement Friday after reports surfaced of the F.B.I.’s investigation, but this would be his first public appearance to confront the controversy over Donaghy’s potential influence on games and ties to two bookmakers.
From officials in the N.B.A., to referees, players and coaches — all who spoke on condition of anonymity — speculation became rampant about what games Donaghy might have been able to influence over the past two seasons. With the integrity of the league at stake, Stern is expected to address these questions.
Also yesterday, a law enforcement official said that Donaghy was expected to surrender to the F.B.I. tomorrow or Wednesday and that two low-level bookmakers would be arrested after that.
The official said that Donaghy was expected to cooperate with federal prosecutors in Brooklyn and the F.B.I. But it remains unclear whom he may be in a position to implicate beyond the two bookmakers whose arrests are expected.
Donaghy’s lawyer, John Lauro, had no comment.
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Published: July 23, 2007
David Stern, the N.B.A. commissioner, is expected to hold a news conference this week — perhaps as early as today — to discuss the league’s involvement in the F.B.I.’s gambling investigation of the referee Tim Donaghy.
According to two people briefed on the investigation, the N.B.A. had no knowledge of Donaghy’s betting and questions as to whether he influenced the outcomes of games until after the season. These people spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation was still under way. Donaghy last worked May 12, in the Western Conference semifinals between Phoenix and San Antonio.
N.B.A. referees are prohibited from betting on any sport; sufficient evidence of gambling would result in immediate termination. Donaghy is no longer working for the N.B.A.
Stern made a statement Friday after reports surfaced of the F.B.I.’s investigation, but this would be his first public appearance to confront the controversy over Donaghy’s potential influence on games and ties to two bookmakers.
From officials in the N.B.A., to referees, players and coaches — all who spoke on condition of anonymity — speculation became rampant about what games Donaghy might have been able to influence over the past two seasons. With the integrity of the league at stake, Stern is expected to address these questions.
Also yesterday, a law enforcement official said that Donaghy was expected to surrender to the F.B.I. tomorrow or Wednesday and that two low-level bookmakers would be arrested after that.
The official said that Donaghy was expected to cooperate with federal prosecutors in Brooklyn and the F.B.I. But it remains unclear whom he may be in a position to implicate beyond the two bookmakers whose arrests are expected.
Donaghy’s lawyer, John Lauro, had no comment.
