Category Archives: Extramarital affairs

Longhorn football official fired for harassment

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mauri Miller

ESPN show “Outside The Lines” reports that the associate athletics director for football operations at the University of Texas was dismissed from the school for repeated unwanted sexual advances towards a female administrative assistant. The university dismissed Cleve Bryant after … finish reading Longhorn football official fired for harassment

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Shaquille O’Neal questioned in attack

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After the 2008 beating of a man who claimed to have a sex tape of Shaquille O’Neal, the recently retired star is being questioned about his involvement in the beating. While O’Neal is not named on the criminal complaint, the … finish reading Shaquille O’Neal questioned in attack

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Wikipedia not an “acceptable source of legal authority” according to Judge in Pitino case

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When I teach my class at Northwestern,  I always emphasize to students on the first day that Wikipedia is not a source that is worthy of citation.  Aside from the great potential for inaccuracies in the information, it really carries … finish reading Wikipedia not an “acceptable source of legal authority” according to Judge in Pitino case

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Karen Sypher denied request to remain free pending appeal

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The woman convicted of trying to extort money from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino has lost her request to remain free pending an appeal. U.S. District Judge Charles R. Simpson III on Friday denied the motion filed by … finish reading Karen Sypher denied request to remain free pending appeal

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Appeals court rejects attempt to remove Pitino judge

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A federal appeals court has rejected a bid to remove the judge overseeing the case of a woman convicted of trying to extort millions from University of Louisville coach Rick Pitino. The two-page decision issued Monday by the U.S. 6th … finish reading Appeals court rejects attempt to remove Pitino judge

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Pitino’s extorter denied new trial

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A federal judge says the woman convicted of trying to extort Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino out of millions of dollars has not produced any new evidence and will not get a new trial according to an AP report. U.S. … finish reading Pitino’s extorter denied new trial

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Fox rejects Super Bowl ad promoting “affairs”

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Fox TV executives rejected a Super Bowl ad promoting the AshleyMadison.com website.  The site’s slogan:  “Life is short, have an affair.” For those of you (like me) not familiar with Ashley Madison it is positioned as a website for married dating … finish reading Fox rejects Super Bowl ad promoting “affairs”

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Tiger and Golf Digest terminate endorsement deal

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Tiger Woods continues to experience some of the backlash for his indiscretions.   While many of his sponsors and endorsers will find other ways to couch the end of the relationships, you can be sure that if Tiger had not experienced … finish reading Tiger and Golf Digest terminate endorsement deal

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Favre admits voicemail, denies photos

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The latest report coming out in the Brett Favre sage was released today as Fox Sports reported this morning that Favre acknowledged leaving voicemails but denied leaving lewd photos.  Jenn Sterger’s representatives have indicated that she is considering speaking to … finish reading Favre admits voicemail, denies photos

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Jenn Sturger hires lawyers

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In an expected move, Jenn Sturger has hired lawyers as she tries to determine what course of action to take in response to the rising Brett Favre “text-gate” fiasco.  While Favre would not talk about his meeting with NFL security … finish reading Jenn Sturger hires lawyers

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Favre to meet with NFL security

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Roy Kessel

ESPN is reporting that Brett Favre will meet with NFL security today or tomorrow in Minneapolis.  Prior reports intimated that Favre blew off requests for meetings last week, a charge Favre denies.  NFL security has apparently not received cooperataion from … finish reading Favre to meet with NFL security

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McNair’s estate starts distributions

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Steve McNair’s estate began its first distributions as payments were made to his wife and children.  Given the size of the estate, the court saw fit to allow distributions of $500,000 each. McNair died without a will when he was … finish reading McNair’s estate starts distributions

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Off the Market: Athlete infidelity

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Roy Kessel

In an interesting concept, one professional football player’s wife has started an organization called “Off the Market“.  The Mission of the group is to show that not all athletes cheat on their spouses and to help the athletes get the … finish reading Off the Market: Athlete infidelity

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Favre’s alleged texts under investigation

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Brett Favre’s alleged text messages to a Jets’ staff member are under investigation by the NFL.  Favre has declined comment and the Jets have stated that they are fully cooperating with the league’s investigation. The allegations include potentially racy photographs … finish reading Favre’s alleged texts under investigation

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