Tim Donaghy Scandal: Jail, Gambling & NBA Corruption REVEALED
Do you ever wonder if the games you're watching are entirely on the level? The story of Tim Donaghy, a former NBA referee, throws a glaring spotlight on the potential for corruption within professional sports, revealing a scandal that shook the very foundations of the league.
The saga of Tim Donaghy is one of ambition, greed, and ultimately, disgrace. A federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced Donaghy to 15 months in prison for accepting payoffs from a professional gambler in exchange for inside information on NBA games. This wasn't a one-time lapse in judgment; Donaghy's actions were part of a larger scheme that cast a long shadow over the integrity of the NBA. The scandal, dubbed "Operation Flagrant Foul," delved deep into Donaghy's years-long gambling on games he officiated, exposing a shocking level of corruption.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Timothy "Tim" Donaghy |
| Birth Date | January 7, 1967 |
| Birth Place | Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Cardinal O'Hara High School, Villanova University |
| Marital Status | Divorced (from Kimberly Donaghy) |
| Children | Four daughters |
| NBA Referee Career | 1994 2007 |
| Games Officiated | 772 regular season games, 20 playoff games |
| Scandal Involvement | Betting on NBA games, providing inside information to gamblers |
| Legal Consequences | 15 months in prison, termination from the NBA |
| Current Status | Living in Florida, featured in documentaries and media about the scandal |
| Notable Media Appearances | "Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul" (Netflix documentary) |
| Reference Link | ESPN - Tim Donaghy Scandal: A Decade Later |
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