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Disgraced Ref Breaks Silence, Says He's Sorry

Donaghy retreats to Fla. home to await sentencing, possible other charges

By M. Morris,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 17, 2007 8:36 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Tim Donaghy spoke directly to the press yesterday for the first time since the scandal surrounding the ex-NBA ref broke, but with his sentence pending and reports of possible charges in other jurisdictions swirling, he wasn't able to say much. "I'm very sorry about what happened," the confessed felon told the Daily News.

"This is an ongoing case," he said at his home in Bradenton, Fla. "I can't say anything else." Meanwhile, Maricopa County prosecutors are weighing charges against him over the outcome of two Phoenix Suns playoff games, the Arizona Republic reports, and other refs may be disciplined but not criminally charged, according to the New York Times.

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, foreground, and his lawyer, John Lauro, right, appear before judge Carol Amon in Brooklyn Federal Court in New York Wednesday Aug. 15, 2007, in this artists rendering. U.S. attorney's are Tom Siegel, far left, and Jeffrey Goldberg, second from left. Donaghy pleaded guilty to...
Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy, foreground, and his lawyer, John Lauro, right, appear before judge Carol Amon in Brooklyn Federal Court in New York Wednesday Aug. 15, 2007, in this artists rendering....   (Associated Press)
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 HNouston, in this Jan. 15, 2005 file photo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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 HNouston, in this Jan. 15,...   (Associated Press)
DALLAS, TX -- Dallas Mavericks Raja Bell, left, and Dirk Nowitzki question a call by official Tim Donaghy in the first half of their game on Sunday, January 26, 2003. Portland beat the Mavericks 100-9
DALLAS, TX -- Dallas Mavericks Raja Bell, left, and Dirk Nowitzki question a call by official Tim Donaghy in the first half of their game on Sunday, January 26, 2003. Portland beat the Mavericks 100-9   (KRT Photos)
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Sacramento Kings v Dallas Mavericks   (Getty Images)
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Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics   (Getty Images)
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Cleveland Cavaliers v Charlotte Bobcats   (Getty Images)
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