One thing OM better beware of with this Rebel Rags nonsense

[Mimi's Babies]

It's my understanding other student athletes that did not wind up at State supposedly got om gear from RR. But, the owner is only going after the two that signed with State.

Is this true or am I wrong on this?

There was MUCH OM wear on one recruit that DID sign with OM..... Wonder where it came from????

There was many benefits given to the OM recruits every time that they visited OM.
Benefits included: Book bag, Clothes, Electronics, Cash, Jewelry

Money has been used to purchase trucks and cars....

[Bully75]

Not sure if Leo or Kobe would qualify as "public figures" or not.

It's very difficult for public figures to win law suits like this. For example: Can athletes sue Bo Bounds if he talks bad about the on the radio?

Can Trump sue every left wing media person?

Point is, different rules apply when you become famous.

It's called vortex public figures..............anybody can say anything about you if you are known to the public through the news, etc.

[Tbonewannabe]

You are correct, but the lawsuit also names "John Doe #1 thru #15" to include others as they become known. Common tactic in such cases so more defendants can be named as they come to light.

So is this a tactic to prevent any more witnesses from coming forward? Sounds like if anyone corroborates their story then they get sued also.

[Political Hack]

The discovery phase of this lawsuit is going to bring out a massive amount of information. They're going to have everyone likely getting deposed, from freeze to Bjork to Barney to Warren to the NCAA. All boosters in the allegations will likely be known. The sting operation the NCAA ran and everyone involved will likely be known. Every PSA's name will likely be known. All phone records will likely be put out there. Neal McCready and Yancy and others will likely be deposed. Warren's family, and I mean extended family, family likely be deposed. His other business(es) will almost certainly be drug into this, including their employees. And that, right there, could bring a thump that no one is anticipating.

We can only hope they push this and our overly conseravative compliance office doesn't somehow influence Leo's lawyers to only focus on the defensive side of things. If they go on the offensive, it's going to be a field day like none of us ever imagined.

[Bubb Rubb]

but, but, but....Yancy say only the coaches and SAs named in the allegation can be deposed! That's comical, of course.

[Mimi's Babies]

but, but, but....Yancy say only the coaches and SAs named in the allegation can be deposed! That's comical, of course.

That is not correct.... ANYONE with any information can be called to give testimony... To bring forward all of "emily's" business records will be really interesting....

[ShotgunDawg]

That is not correct.... ANYONE with any information can be called to give testimony... To bring forward all of "emily's" business records will be really interesting....

Even it were true, if Leo just files a counter suit, then it's open game.

[Bully13]

I'm predicting there will be attys flocking to counter sue. UNM Will be found at the top of the food chain.

[Political Hack]

but, but, but....Yancy say only the coaches and SAs named in the allegation can be deposed! That's comical, of course.

Nope. The lawyers will be given every opportunity to find "Emily."

[Mimi's Babies]

Where oh where is "emily".... and the List of the Boosters Names that OM "SAID" they were releasing??????

[WSOPdawg]

Nope. The lawyers will be given every opportunity to find "Emily."

Including tracking down any former RR employees who may have had a falling out but knows details that others would be interested in learning.

[Lord McBuckethead]

"Expect Rebel Rags to gradually expand the lawsuit to include other persons as defendants, according to Merkel. As more facts surface, Rebel Rags will likely expand the lawsuit to include those who may have negotiated with the NCAA for immunity from punishment."

My contention is why can't Leo, Kobe, and if they name others, sue the hell out of rebel rags and anyone else that has uttered their name in public for defamation of character? Their names, and names of any other player to be named later, were redacted in the noa. None of their names have been made public officially. By naming these players in their lawsuit, RR is doing exactly what they are claiming Leo and Kobe did to them. Seems to me Leo and Kobe, and possibly others have a better case than rebel rags.

Exactly my point since this thing started. Their names were never made public. LL et al never said anything about foxy reb publically, nor does anyone not named in the NOA even seen their names. Not exactly sure how a public defamation case can be made when the statements were given by a random SA39.