Boeheim settles lawsuit

[huskyharry]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...ht-bernie-fine-accusers-bobby-davis-mike-lang

The public statement released by his and Syracuse's lawyers, as well as the findings of the court support that the charges were true (also supported by the tape of the Mrs. Fine's phone conversation and the Syracuse Chief of Police's assertion that Bernie Fine would have been charged if the findings had come to light within the statute of limitations and the fact that Bernie was fired). So why isn't Boeheim facing consequences for this?

He was the Head Coach who was in charge while ball boys under his charge were abused, including events that occurred during University funded travel.
He also was the Head Coach when a publicly quiet investigation was conducted by the legal department, while still within the statute of limitations, conveniently found no evidence to support the charges.
Boeheim should be pilloried for this!

 

[upstater]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...ht-bernie-fine-accusers-bobby-davis-mike-lang

The public statement released by his and Syracuse's lawyers, as well as the findings of the court support that the charges were true (also supported by the tape of the Mrs. Fine's phone conversation and the Syracuse Chief of Police's assertion that Bernie Fine would have been charged if the findings had come to light within the statute of limitations and the fact that Bernie was fired). So why isn't Boeheim facing consequences for this?

He was the Head Coach who was in charge while ball boys under his charge were abused, including events that occurred during University funded travel.
He also was the Head Coach when a publicly quiet investigation was conducted by the legal department, while still within the statute of limitations, conveniently found no evidence to support the charges.
Boeheim should be pilloried for this!

There was a coverup without a doubt at both schools. And a coverup in the press about Syracuse.

 

[Rocktheworld]

It's sad that nobody is surprised but hey, Cuse gonna Cuse. Zero shame with that program.

 

[Goat]

Ex-cuse.

 

[mauconnfan]

Isn't this the same school who's fans ridiculed JC and U-CON for years and years? Pretty funny huh. Not sure our ball boys were ever in danger.

They have swept so many things under the rug up there it's amazing he's still coaching there.

 

[upstater]

I'm still amazed that ESPN sat on that tape for years, that they sat on the story for years of Syracuse's administration intimidating Davis and threatening him long before this even became a story.

It was clear in the tape that he was pretty young when this stuff was happening to him. In the tape, Laurie Fine mentions putting her baby to bed while Bernie would go into the basement and molest Davis. If you check out their son's age compared to Davis's, it's pretty clear that Davis was only 12 or 13 when this was going on.

 

[intlzncster]

I'm still amazed that ESPN sat on that tape for years, that they sat on the story for years of Syracuse's administration intimidating Davis and threatening him long before this even became a story.
.

Lot of Syracuse grads at ESPN. Zero idea if that had any weight whatsoever but....

 

[OkaForPrez]

The ironic thing is that in settlement, Davis and Lang essentially prove Boeheim was right in saying they were out for money. If they wanted to use the civil courts as a platform to expose the truths about Fine (a criminal trial was out the window due to statute of limitations) then you could argue they were going after JB to that end. However, since they settled out of court and their case will never be public, essentially money won over their chance to shed public scrutiny on fine.

 

[upstater]

The ironic thing is that in settlement, Davis and Lang essentially prove Boeheim was right in saying they were out for money. If they wanted to use the civil courts as a platform to expose the truths about Fine (a criminal trial was out the window due to statute of limitations) then you could argue they were going after JB to that end. However, since they settled out of court and their case will never be public, essentially money won over their chance to shed public scrutiny on fine.

Struggling to figure out how you came to this conclusion.

Boeheim apologizes for calling them liars. Essentially, he is saying he was wrong to call them liars.

As for "the case" never being made public, it has already been made public. I'm not sure what you're referring to. The tapes are public and so are the accusations.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Lot of Syracuse grads at ESPN. Zero idea if that had any weight whatsoever but....

Well it is either SU or the Connecticut School of Broadcasting for ESPN recruits. The former teaches you how to hold a camera steady the latter gives you a more well rounded education.

 

[OkaForPrez]

Struggling to figure out how you came to this conclusion.

Boeheim apologizes for calling them liars. Essentially, he is saying he was wrong to call them liars.

As for "the case" never being made public, it has already been made public. I'm not sure what you're referring to. The tapes are public and so are the accusations.

I think if the case had gone to trial it would have afforded Lang and Davis the opportunity to summon the fines and have them testify. Perhaps even expose the extent of Boehiem's knowledge.

 

[donyell34]

Can't blame the dudes for not going to court.

 

[upstater]

I think if the case had gone to trial it would have afforded Lang and Davis the opportunity to summon the fines and have them testify. Perhaps even expose the extent of Boehiem's knowledge.

I might be totally ignorant about civil law, but the Fines would not be compelled to testify in such a trial.

 

[OkaForPrez]

I might be totally ignorant about civil law, but the Fines would not be compelled to testify in such a trial.

Well I'm definitely speaking from opinion, I'm no expert either.

 

[donyell34]

It would have been hell for those 2 guys.

 

[WestHartHusk]

I might be totally ignorant about civil law, but the Fines would not be compelled to testify in such a trial.

No, they couldn't be compelled to testify against their interest...but failing to do so can be considered by the jury (e.g. to infer guilt) and emphasized by the plaintiff (unlike in a criminal trial where invoking your right again self incriminating cannot be used against you).

 

[SubbaBub]

I'm pretty sure in a civil case, he would have to testify so long as there is no threat of a criminal prosecution.

At least that's what the OJ trial taught me.

 

[Danzz]

I might be totally ignorant about civil law, but the Fines would not be compelled to testify in such a trial.

They would be required to testify in a civil case.