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Specter: Patriots Spying Since 2000

Senator says NFL chief told him Belichick thought it was legal

By Mitch Pritchard, Newser User

Posted Feb 14, 2008 1:14 AM CST

(Newser) – The New York Jets were just the tip of the iceberg as far as spying goes for New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Senator Arlen Specter said yesterday that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told him Belichick has been illegally taping opponents defensive signals since 2000,... Read full story »

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