TheRefIsBlind
20 Jul 2007, 11:30 AM
i will offer no commentary on this since the case is still evolving, but if true (and i have no reason to doubt it) it is disturbing on many levels.
July 20 (Bloomberg) -- A National Basketball Association referee is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly betting on games, the head of the referees association said.
``These accusations, if true, are extremely serious and we have been in discussions with the NBA regarding this matter,'' Lamell McMorris said in an interview. ``In light of the fact that this is an ongoing federal criminal investigation, we have nothing further to say at this time.''
The New York Post reported today that a referee, whose name hasn't been disclosed, was working with organized crime to affect the outcome of games.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is set to arrest the referee, who allegedly wagered on games the past two seasons, along with others who profited from the scheme, according to the Post, citing people it didn't name. The referee bet on games he officiated, the Post said.
July 20 (Bloomberg) -- A National Basketball Association referee is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly betting on games, the head of the referees association said.
``These accusations, if true, are extremely serious and we have been in discussions with the NBA regarding this matter,'' Lamell McMorris said in an interview. ``In light of the fact that this is an ongoing federal criminal investigation, we have nothing further to say at this time.''
The New York Post reported today that a referee, whose name hasn't been disclosed, was working with organized crime to affect the outcome of games.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is set to arrest the referee, who allegedly wagered on games the past two seasons, along with others who profited from the scheme, according to the Post, citing people it didn't name. The referee bet on games he officiated, the Post said.