Category Archives: Indictments

Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

News just keeps pouring out about the connections of Second Mile to all types of celebrities, former athletes and now politicians. This Sports by Brooks article shows that PA governor Tom Corbett provided a grant of approximately $3 million for … finish reading Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

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SI Cover Jinx will not apply to PSU

How could it?  How could things get any worse for PSU?  What else could they possibly screw up? SI has an extensive Special Report in the upcoming issue that will examine many aspects of the PSU drama.  Entitled:  Scandal. Shame.  … finish reading SI Cover Jinx will not apply to PSU

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Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

In today’s world, the internet can be the police’s best friend because no other medium has the permanency and casualness. People rarely pay a lot of attention to what they write, but their words remain posted and are essentially archived … finish reading Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

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Lawyers say loophole could protect Paterno on civil suits

Lots of varying opinions on how much liability PSU should have, but one of the main issues is whether there are defenses (or smoke screens) that the school and its administration could use.  An interesting look here at the level … finish reading Lawyers say loophole could protect Paterno on civil suits

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New Judge assigned to Sandusky case

With everything going on at PSU it seems like a textbook case for “How to do EVERYTHING wrong.” But at least now we apparently will have a judge with no ties to Sandusky, PSU or Second Mile.

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Guest Post: Wisconsin Att. Gen J.B. Van Hollen: Penn State scandal is call to action

The Penn state scandal is a call to action For Immediate Release                                                              For More Information Contact: November 14, 2011                                                                   Dana Brueck 608/266-1221 MADISON — The Penn State child sexual assault scandal has put the issue of child abuse exactly where … finish reading Guest Post: Wisconsin Att. Gen J.B. Van Hollen: Penn State scandal is call to action

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Guest column: Joe Paterno and the Moral Duty Required of Coaches

In the last week, the events at Penn State involving their football program and legendary coach Joe Paterno have taken over the news world. With such a big story connected to sports, coaching, leadership, morals, etc, The Positive Coaching Alliance … finish reading Guest column: Joe Paterno and the Moral Duty Required of Coaches

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Costas’ take on Sandusky interview

Bob Costas did a terrific job and remained poised and calm even in the face of some of the questionable responses he received from Jerry Sandusky. Here Costas takes a look back with Dan Patrick and discusses elements which were … finish reading Costas’ take on Sandusky interview

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Where does the Penn State saga leave us

What a wild week at Penn State Where does the school go from here?  How do they play a football game on Saturday What is the best way to proceed. The opinions vary widely and many questions remain: Here’s how … finish reading Where does the Penn State saga leave us

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Raiders kicker Janikowski to face charges for battery

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski has been charged with misdemeanor battery and false imprisonment stemming from a September 2010 incident. According to court documents, Janikowski “did unlawfully violate (her) personal liberty” and “did willfully and unlawfully use force and violence upon (her) … finish reading Raiders kicker Janikowski to face charges for battery

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Javaris Crittenton returns to Atlanta to face murder charge

According to police, Javaris Crittenton has arrived in Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of woman. Crittenton, former Washington Wizards guard, was suspended along with teammate Gilbert Arenas for having guns in the team locker room … finish reading Javaris Crittenton returns to Atlanta to face murder charge

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Bears surprised by rape incident Brandon Meriweather’s home

The Bears were surprised to learn that a guest of Brandon Meriweather was charged with raping a girl at Meriweather’s Foxboro, Mass. home. The incident occurred when Meriweather was still a member of the New England Patriots. The Bears were … finish reading Bears surprised by rape incident Brandon Meriweather’s home

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Man at center of Ohio State football scandal, Edward Rife, to be sentenced on Oct. 26

A judge set October 26 as the sentencing date for Edward Rife, a major player in the Ohio State football scandal that led to coach Jim Tressel being replaced. U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frost set an Oct. 26 sentencing … finish reading Man at center of Ohio State football scandal, Edward Rife, to be sentenced on Oct. 26

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Florida A&M basketball player dies

Officials for Florida A&M announced that women’s basketball player Shannon Washington died in the early hours of September 4.   According to the university, Washington died from a knife wound to her neck. Tallahassee police found Washington in an apartment after … finish reading Florida A&M basketball player dies

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Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

After a fifteen minute lecture, 48th District Court Judge Kimberly Small sentenced Jalen Rose to 20 days in jail for his drunken-driving crash in March. At the hearing at which Rose pleaded guilty to DWI, he admitted to drinking 6 martinis before … finish reading Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

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Two Greek football clubs relegated

A match-fixing scandal investigation has led to two top-tier greek football clubs, Volos and Kavala, being relegated. Each club received a fine of $433,400 and each chairmen was banned for life. Both clubs called the decision invalid, and vowed to … finish reading Two Greek football clubs relegated

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Prosecutors urge court to uphold Bonds conviction

Not surprisingly, Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to uphold the jury verdict which found Barry Bonds guilty of obstruction of justice. Bonds has asked that the verdict be thrown out or that he be granted a new trial. Seems … finish reading Prosecutors urge court to uphold Bonds conviction

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Man posing as high school athlete gets 3 years

A former star athlete in Florida who posed as a teenager to play high school basketball in West Texas reached a plea deal the included three years in jail, a prosecutor said. Guerdwich Montimere, 23, pleaded guilty to two counts … finish reading Man posing as high school athlete gets 3 years

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Former NBA 1st round pick Rodney White arrested for marijuana ring

Police arrested Rodney White, former college basketball player at UNC Charlotte, on accusations of operating a sophisticated marijuana growing operation from his North Carolina home. White will face conspiracy to manufacture marijuana and other charges. When police arrested White at … finish reading Former NBA 1st round pick Rodney White arrested for marijuana ring

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UEFA wants to help Greece with league reform

Continuing with the world-wide focus on match-fixing, UEFA president Michel Platini committed to sending experts to help Greece reform its soccer leagues. Platini met with prime minister George Papandreou and Pavlos Geroulanos, a minister for culture and sport. Geroulanos said … finish reading UEFA wants to help Greece with league reform

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