Friday, April 24, 2009

Charges Brought Against Karen Sypher in Rick Pitino Extortion Case


I haven't seen the affidavit yet but Karen Sypher has been charged for her role in the Rick Pitino extortion case. Here's the statement I received from Pitino attorney Steve Pence:


"Last week, my client, Coach Rick Pitino, issued a statement disclosing that he had reported an extortion attempt against himself and his family to the FBI. Today, the United States brought criminal charges against the perpetrator of this scheme. While Coach Pitino takes no comfort in this prosecution and remains astonished by these events, it marks a turning point that allows him to focus with a clear mind once again on his family and his team. Coach Pitino is grateful for the support so many people have shown him in recent days. Given that this is a federal criminal prosecution in which we are cooperating, I have directed Coach Pitino not to comment any further about this case. Any inquiries should be referred to the United States Attorney's Office or to me."

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