Day: October 17, 2007

Another bank files suit against VickAnother bank files suit against Vick

Wachovia Bank is seeking about $940,000 from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and a business partner. The bank claims that since Vick’s indictment on federal dogfighting charges, they defaulted on a 2006 loan to set up a wine shop and restaurant. In a federal lawsuit, the bank says Vick, partner Gerald Frank Jenkins and their Atlantic Wine & Package LLC have failed to make monthly payments…

Donaghy forfeits $30,000 as part of pleaDonaghy forfeits $30,000 as part of plea

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy has forfeited $30,000 in restitution to the government under his plea deal in a basketball gambling scam. Donaghy, who admitted to betting on games he officiated, made the payment last month, according to court records. Robert Nardoza, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn which is prosecuting the case, confirmed the payment.