On Wednesday, a jury of eight returned with unanimous guilty verdicts against Jim Gatto, a former Adidas marketing executive, Merl Code, a former Adidas consultant, and Christian Dawkins, an aspiring sports agent, after three days and 18 hours’ worth of … [Read more...] about Slam Dunk for Federal Prosecutors in NCAA Suit
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Former USA Gymnastics President Arrested for Covering Nassar Abuse
Steve Penny, former President and CEO of USA Gymnastics, was arrested on Wednesday in Tennessee after he was indicted by a Texas grandy jury on charges of evidence tampering. Penny resigned from his post in March 2017 amid mounting concerns regarding USA Gymnastics’ handling of … [Read more...] about Former USA Gymnastics President Arrested for Covering Nassar Abuse
“Be thankful O.J. is too old to play”—Shayana Jenkins Hernandez Sues the NFL
In her latest move in her battle with the NFL, Shayana Jenkins Hernandez ("Jenkins"), the former fiancée of late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, refiled a lawsuit in state court against the NFL and Riddell, the NFL’s official helmet provider from … [Read more...] about “Be thankful O.J. is too old to play”—Shayana Jenkins Hernandez Sues the NFL
Falling Off the Balance Beam
According to a report by the Washington Post, Lawrence G. Nassar, former team physician for the U.S. women’s and Michigan State University (“MSU”) gymnastic teams, was charged on February 22, 2017 with sexually abusing nine female athletes, some of whom were younger … [Read more...] about Falling Off the Balance Beam
Judge Hears Hernandez Jury Instruction Arguments
According to ESPN, Judge Susan Garsh heard arguments on Friday regarding the instructions she would give to the jury as the trial of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez neared its conclusion. Hernandez’s attorney, James Sultan, stressed the importance of … [Read more...] about Judge Hears Hernandez Jury Instruction Arguments