Sports in Brief: Sentencing for Donaghy associates

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, July, 2008 | by Compiled By The Inquirer Staff

James Battista  and  Thomas Martino , gambling associates of disgraced former NBA referee  Tim Donaghy , are scheduled to appear for sentencing today in federal court in New York, Newsday reported yesterday. Under federal sentencing guidelines, Battista faces a sentence of 10 to 16 months and Martino 12 to 18 months from Judge  Carol B.

Amon . Amon ruled yesterday that Martino, Battista and Donaghy were jointly liable for $149,448 in restitution to the NBA. Federal prosecutors said Battista and Martino got betting tips in 2006 and 2007 from Donaghy, who grew up Delaware County. Donaghy was paid for any correct picks that led to good bets, investigators said. Donaghy is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday and faces a possible term of up to 33 months. Boxing Unbeaten...

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