Referee Tim Donaghy Surrenders in Betting Probe

[Manne]

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy surrendered Wednesday for his anticipated plea to gambling-related offenses, a person familiar with the probe told The Associated Press.

Donaghy surrendered early Wednesday for an appearance in Brooklyn federal court, the person, who was not authorized to speak publicly about the case, told the AP on condition of anonymity.

The charge to which Donaghy would plead was not immediately known.

NBA spokesman Tim Frank told the AP on Tuesday that the league was informed Donaghy would take a plea on Wednesday, but was given no further information.

[Manne]

Donaghy pleaded guilty to two counts on the indictment yesterday and faces up to 25 years in U.S. prison for conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting betting information through interstate commerce.

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