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birdsanctuary · 08-18-2007, 11:56 AM

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August 18, 2007 -- The referees union maintained yesterday that Tim Donaghy is the only ref involved in gambling activities, despite a report that he was about to rat out as many as 20 colleagues.

The report on 1050 ESPN Radio said Donaghy will turn over to prosecutors names of other NBA officials and detail their involvement in some form of gambling, believed to include betting in casinos.

The offenses may not include criminal activity, according to the report, but could violate NBA policy and lead to firings that would decimate the officiating staff. Twenty referees would make up about a third of the league's roster.

"This situation has been isolated to one individual," said union head Lamell McMorris. Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges Wednesday and admitted betting on games he officiated. He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.

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birdsanctuary Platinum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Merced CA Posts: 2,338	LINK ONLY 1 ROGUE REF: UNION Post Wires August 18, 2007 -- The referees union maintained yesterday that Tim Donaghy is the only ref involved in gambling activities, despite a report that he was about to rat out as many as 20 colleagues. The report on 1050 ESPN Radio said Donaghy will turn over to prosecutors names of other NBA officials and detail their involvement in some form of gambling, believed to include betting in casinos. The offenses may not include criminal activity, according to the report, but could violate NBA policy and lead to firings that would decimate the officiating staff. Twenty referees would make up about a third of the league's roster. "This situation has been isolated to one individual," said union head Lamell McMorris. Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges Wednesday and admitted betting on games he officiated. He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison. __________________ Last edited by birdsanctuary; 08-18-2007 at 11:56 AM.