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Friday Press Clippings:
'Blowing the Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA', by Tim Donaghy
The Book The NBA Doesn't Want You To Read

From ESPN By Sam Alipour
Download source here: ' Donaghy book canceled over liability '

"... "Blowing the Whistle: The Culture of Fraud in the NBA" was slated for publication later this month.

The book was to have covered Donaghy's experience as an NBA referee and the events leading up to his conviction on federal wire fraud charges. ..."

"... During the process of editing and vetting the manuscript, which Triumph received from Donaghy in the spring, Random House and its imprint made the joint decision to cancel the book out of "concerns over potential liability," according to an e-mail from a Triumph representative. ..."

Photograph: Day Life

"... The NBA was aware of the book but had not received or reviewed a copy.

Berdan said there is "legitimate interest" from five publishers to continue with the book.

Donaghy, 42, remains behind bars for a probation violation following his 15-month prison sentence. ..."

"... Commissioner David Stern has called Donaghy's allegations "baseless," saying he tried to implicate others to secure a lighter sentence.

Donaghy said he took part in the betting operation because he was a gambling addict.

He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting betting information through interstate commerce in the tips-for-payoffs scheme. ..."

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