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Spotes Notes, 10.02.07: Isiah Guilty; C-Webb Stays Home; Whisenhunt’s Quandary; Vick’s Dogs - the First Lie Comes to Light (more to come)
Published 10/2/2007 by dwil at The Starting Five
Breaking News: Isiah Thomas guilty New York Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas was found guilty of sexual harassment by a jury just minutes ago: A jury decided Tuesday that New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas sexually harassed a former top team executive, subjecting her to unwanted advances and a barrage of verbal insults, but also said he does not have to pay punitive damages. After an ugly, three-week trial, the verdict gives Thomas a partial victory in the $10 million lawsuit filed by Anucha Browne Sanders. The jury did find that Madison Square Garden committed harassment against the woman, and decided that she is entitled to punitive damages from MSG. U.S. District Judge Gerard E. Lynch called it an eminently reasonable verdict and said the jury will be asked to return later Tuesday to hear brief arguments on punitive damages. The Knicks and Thomas feel differently about the court outcome: I m innocent, very innocent, and ...
It's the First Day of Camp, but...
Published 10/2/2007 by dzink at NJ.com: Knicks Clicks
... , and the order they should answer them in. If they're on #9 already, it essentially means the answer to at least #1 is "yes." Update #2: The jury reached a verdict . In addition to Thomas being liable for sexually harassing Anuche Browne-Saunders, the jury also found MSG liable for punative damages. In other Knicks' news Eddy Curry told reporters about his ...
Isiah Thomas is a sexual harasser
Published 10/2/2007 by The Cavalier at YAYsports! NBA
... Well, it’s now official - the jury has ruled that Isiah Thomas and Madison Square Garden are guilty of sexual harassment against that lady. ...
Searching for Stephon Marbury
Published 10/2/2007 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... The big news this morning is, of course, about the verdict in favor of Anucha Browne Sanders. ...
Kudos for the Costumer Friendly Grizzlies Front Office
Published 10/2/2007 by ChipC3 at 3 Shades of Blue - A Memphis Grizzlies Blog
... Just another example of how great our front office is. Does anyone believe another GM would take the time to respond like that to a fan? Memphis is lucky to have the guys we have running this team.
Isiah Thomas will never learn
Published 10/2/2007 by Grimey at LOL Jocks
... When will Isiah stop treating objects like women?
Thomas, MSG liable for sexual harassment
Published 10/2/2007 by Howard Wasserman at Sports Law Blog
The jury in the Anucha Browne Sanders/New York Knicks sexual harassment trial has found Thomas and Madison Square Garden (which owns the Knicks) liable for sexual harassment and discrimination. No damages have been set. MSG was held liable for punitive damages (which will require a further round of testimony and evidence), although Thomas was not. ESPN reports here. Michael discussed the case in-depth ...
Spotes Notes, 10.02.07: Isiah Guilty; C-Webb Stays Home; Whisenhunt’s Quandary; Vick’s Dogs - the First Lie Comes to Light
Published 10/2/2007 by dwil at Sports On My Mind
Breaking News: Isiah Thomas guilty New York Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas was found guilty of sexual harassment by a jury just minutes ago: A jury decided Tuesday that New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas sexually harassed a former top team executive, subjecting her to unwanted advances and a barrage of verbal insults, but also said he does not have to pay punitive damages. After an ugly, three-week trial, the verdict gives Thomas a partial victory in the $10 million lawsuit filed by Anucha Browne Sanders. The jury did find that Madison Square Garden committed harassment against the woman, and decided that she is entitled to punitive damages from MSG. U.S. District Judge Gerard E. Lynch called it an eminently reasonable verdict and said the jury will be asked to return later Tuesday to hear brief arguments on punitive damages. The Knicks and Thomas feel differently about the court outcome: I m innocent, very innocent, and ...
The Internets: Does anyone want to play football?
Published 10/2/2007 by RandBall at Randball
... $11.6 million later, Isiah is finding out. ...
MSG/Isiah Thomas Case Delivers Another Black Eye to the NBA
Published 10/2/2007 by David Friedman at 20 Second Timeout
... the corporation that runs the New York Knicks and for whom Brown-Sanders once held an executive position. Knicks Coach Isiah Thomas was not found personally liable but MSG was ordered to pay Brown-Sanders $11.6 million in damages, $1.6 million more than the amount she asked for in her civil suit. MSG must pay $6 million for allowing a hostile work environment to exist and an additional $2.6 million for retaliating against Brown-Sanders; MSG chairman James Dolan must pay an additional $3 million. ...
Live 08 vs. NBA 2K8: The Pre-Game Hype
Published 10/2/2007 by Statbuster at Basketbawful
This has already been a great October. Bulls tickets go on presale this week, and Isiah Thomas has wasted even more of the Knicks money. Not to mention a new batch of NBA video games are on the horizon! Good times. ...
Reason #36 Why Women Shouldn't Be Allowed in the Work Place
Published 10/3/2007 by Mike at Da Great White Hype
... , there is a Anucha Sanders just waiting for advances. Listen ladies, it was adorable and all that you tried to get on the same pay scale, yet alone the same payroll as us men. But I think your services would be much appreciated elsewhere. ...
More From Media Day
Published 10/3/2007 by Seth
Yes. This is real bad. That's all I'm going to say about it. ...
Pay Up
Published 10/3/2007 by Jim
It was a dark day in Knicks history as a jury ruled against MSG, James Dolan and to a lesser extent Isiah Thomas. The only bright side for the Knicks is that the whopping 11.6 million dollar settlement will not count against the luxury tax.
And the Weiner Is . . .
Published 10/3/2007 by Pleats n Cleats at Pleats 'n Cleats
... The hot topic, given much more air time than the entire trial, of the day is that Isiah "Zeke" Thomas and the New York Knicks were found liable for sexually harrassing Anucha Browne Sanders. (Check ...
A WIN FOR WO/MANKIND!!
Published 10/3/2007 by The Realests at REALESTS NCAA College Michigan Football Basketball Rich Rodriguez Lil Wayne DMX
... Yesterday was a historic day. Anucha Browne Sanders won her lawsuit against Isaiah Thomas and MSG and the jury awarded her $11.6 million in damages. That's a lot of money. A lot of money. As an individual person, that might almost be too much money. I mean what do you do with it? ...
KNICKS OWE HARASS-EE $11.6 MILLION
Published 10/3/2007 at With Leather - Sports news and gossip for people who are all, like, "Whatever."
... , a jury has additionally determined that MSG and the Knicks owe Sanders $11.6 million in damages for wrongful termination and condoning a hostile work environment in which she was sexually harassed. ...
End of the road for Thomas?
Published 10/4/2007 by Steve at The NBA Source
... So, now that a jury has ordered the Knicks to pay $11.6 million in compensation to Anucha Browne Sanders, Isiah Thomas faces an uncertain future. ...
What the #&$*#! is this?
Published 2/5/2008 by rtmsf at Rush the Court
... Tech decided to nail down the courtside seats this year.
It’s all f$#&ing Greg Graham’s fault.
“Hey Knight.” Some snot-nosed punk kid needed a lesson or two on manners.
Kelvin Sampson was caught three-way calling again, so there will be an opening at Indiana soon.
Folks in Texas don’t take too kindly to whips used on them.
Isiah offered him a job as Chief of Ho Security in the Knicks front office.
Neil Reed asked for his ...
Isiah & Bird: Not the Same Thing
Published 3/12/2008 by Tom Ziller at FanHouse
... Isiah? A jury of his peers found him and the organization he controls liable for sexual harassment in the workplace. The Knicks had to pay $9 million after a jury decided Isiah harassed a female executive. During the trial, a multitude of embarrassing statements ...
