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Timothy Donaghy pleads guilty

    by Sherry Howard, Inquirer
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Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty today to two felony charges: conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and

transmitting betting information through interstate commerce, resulting from his giving betting associates information including which crews would officiate games and how the various officials and players interacted

He  was released on $250,000 bond and faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 9. He also must pay a $500,000 fine and at least $30,000 in restitution to the government.

Donaghy, 40, graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County and from Villanova in 1989.

This document was filed today in the case of NBA referee Timothy Donaghy, who admitted to providing information to bookmakers. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and to transmitting wagering information.

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Tim Donaghy, a 13 year veteran referee in the NBA, pleaded guilty to two felony charges in federal court Wednesday.  The judge said no other referees or league officials knew about the scheme.

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