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Donaghy to Turn Himself In

Ex-NBA ref will surrender to feds in big-league gambling investigation

By Joseph Fasano,  Newser User

Posted Jul 24, 2007 6:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – The former NBA referee accused of betting on league games will turn himself in to federal authorities, but not until later this week, USA Today reports. The FBI says Tim Donaghy originally came under suspicion during organized-crime investigations, and officials speculate that the 13-year veteran likely wagered on games, including those he worked, to cover gambling debts.

Neither Donaghy nor his representatives have commented; commissioner David Stern is expected to hold a press conference today. Meanwhile, Donaghy reportedly received a number of threatening phone calls, and police have beefed up security around his Florida home. "We're treating his as harassment," a local officer said yesterday. "He might have some enemies out there."

** FILE *8 Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) covers his face while talking with official Tim Donaghy, left, after a foul call during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in this Jan. 15, 2005 file photo, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
** FILE *8 Houston Rockets' Tracy McGrady (1) covers his face while talking with official Tim Donaghy, left, after a foul call during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in this Jan. 15,...   (Associated Press)
NBA official Tim Donaghy separates Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers players during the second half of the Lakers' 99-92 victory in an NBA basketball first-round playoff game in this April 28, 2006 file photo, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
NBA official Tim Donaghy separates Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers players during the second half of the Lakers' 99-92 victory in an NBA basketball first-round playoff game in this April 28, 2006...   (Associated Press)
NBA official Tim Donaghy talks with another official during a timeout during a Washington Wizards New Jersey Nets basketball game, Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Washington. The NBA acknowledged Friday the FBI is investigating Tim Donaghy for betting on games, including ones in which he officiated. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari,...
NBA official Tim Donaghy talks with another official during a timeout during a Washington Wizards New Jersey Nets basketball game, Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Washington. The NBA acknowledged Friday the...   (Associated Press)
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