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NBA
Former referee pleads guilty
Donaghy bet on games, gave tips to big-money gamblers
BY PAT MILTON ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — Tim Donaghy started making NBA bets four years ago, and he didn't hesitate to wager on games he worked.
Speaking in code during telephone calls, he tipped off high-stakes gamblers with inside information and recommended which teams to bet on. When his picks hit, he was paid $5,000.
The stunning allegations emerged Wednesday as the disgraced former
NBA referee pleaded guilty to two felony charges in a scandal that rocked the league and tarnished the integrity of the sport.
"By having this nonpublic information, I was in a unique position to pre-
old Donaghy began placing bets on NBA games in 2003. Starting last December, he began giving gambling associates sensitive information, including which crews would officiate games and how the various officials and players interacted.
dict the outcome of NBA games," Donaghy, standing ramrod-straight with his hands clasped in front of him, told the judge in a Brooklyn courtroom.
Donaghy, who was released on $250,000 bond, faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 9 for conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting betting information through interstate commerce. He also must pay a $500,000 fine and at least $30,000 in restitution to the government.
Commissioner David Stern said the NBA would "continue with our ongoing and thorough review of the league's officiating program to ensure that the best possible policies and procedures are in place to protect the integrity of our game."
"By having this nonpublic information, I was in a unique position to predict the outcome of NBA games."
Defense attorney John Lauro told The Associated Press that Donaghy was "relieved this part of the proceeding is over and we look forward to completely resolving this matter in the coming months."
"Tim deeply regrets his involvement in this matter and especially the pain it has caused his family, friends and co-workers." Lauro said.
The plea had been widely expected in recent weeks, but court documents released Wednesday revealed new details about the depth of the scandal.
TIM DONAGHY Former NBA referee
His actions "compromised his objectivity as a referee because of his personal financial interest in the outcome of NBA games," the government said.
It was highly lucrative for Donaghy. While in Toronto, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., to referee
Court papers say the 40-vear
gamesearlierthis year. Donaghy received thousands of dollars in cash payoffs from the gamblers, authorities said.
They did not spell out specific games that Donaghy officiated and placed bets on, nor
In one exchange, according to court papers, Donaghy provided a tip about an NBA game on Dec. 13, 2006. That same day, he worked a 76ers game in Philadelphia against the Boston Celtics.
would they say if he made calls during the game to help a team cover the spread.
The next day, Donaghy met with
the gamblers in Pennsylvania and received a cash payment, authorities say. A person close to the investigation, speaking on condition of anonymity because the case is ongoing, said the payment was for a successful tip on the 76ers-Celtics time.
The two alleged co-conspirators, identified by prosecutors as James Battista, a professional gambler with the nicknames "Baba" and "Sheep", and Thomas Martino, also appeared in court Wednesday. They were
The point spread moved two points before the game went off the board _ a fairly significant swing _ with Boston going from a 1½-point favorite to a $3\frac{1}{2}$-point choice. Boston won by 20.
Battista's lawyer, Jack McMahon, said a grand jury is expected to hear the case and, if indicted, his client intends to plead innocent.
ordered released on $250,000 bond after their arraignment on charges of conspiracy to defraud the NBA.
Speaking in code during telephone calls, he tipped off high-stakes gamblers with inside information and recommended which teams to bet on. When his picks hit, he was paid $5,000.
"Mr. Donaghy walked away with a nice situation for himself. He is the linchip and he seems to have worked his way into a nice situation," McMahon said. "I don't know if that is fair."
The betting scheme was uncovered during an investigation into the Gambino crime family in Brooklyn. None of the defendants in this case was charged with organized crime affiliation.
"He has no more association with an organized crime family than me, and I'm not associated with any organized crime," said McMahon, Battista's lawyer.
Stern said last month that the FBI first contacted the NBA on June 20 to talk about a referee alleged to be gambling on games, and Donaghy resigned July 9 after 13 years as an official. Stern said he would have fired him sooner but was told it might affect the investigation.
Stern blamed a "rogue, isolated criminal" for a scandal that threatened the credibility of every referee.
Donaghy, who earned $260,000 last year, was rated in the top tier of officials, and there was nothing
suspicious about the frequency of his foul calls, Stern said. He was assigned to work in the second round of the playoffs, with his last NBA game coming during the Phoenix-San Antonio Western Conference semifinal.
Donaghy turned over his passport and must seek permission to travel anywhere other than Pennsylvania, Florida or New York.
The NBA
piaces nuge restrictions on NBA referees when it comes to gambling. They are not allowed to enter a casino, for example.
In court, Donaghy said he is receiving psychiatric treatment for his gambling problem and is taking antidepressant and anxiety medication.
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John Lauro, attorney for former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, speaks to the media outside Brooklyn federal court following the arraignment of former NBA referee Tim Donaghy Wednesday in New York. Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in an NBA betting scandal that rocked the league and raised questions about the integrity of games. Donaghy must pay a $500,000 fine and face up to 25 years in prison.
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