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Where Is Tim Donaghy Now? The Former NBA Referee Worked In Pro Wrestling After Prison

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Where Is Tim Donaghy Now? The Former NBA Referee Worked In Pro Wrestling After Prison

Tim Donaghy was a referee for the NBA. He was accused of fixing games in exchange for tips from professional gamblers. In 2007, he was found guilty of wire fraud and illegal gambling and sentenced to 15 months in prison. His ex-wife Kim filed for divorce in 2007. The Netflix docuseries Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul revisits the case. It also features Donghy's former high school classmates Tommy Martino and Jimmy "The Sheep" Battista. They discuss their involvement in the scheme. The NBA conducted an internal investigation. Donoghy admitted to having a gambling addiction.

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