DOJ Expands Scrutiny to Ballmer in Clippers Kawhi Leonard Scandal
TL;DR
The NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap with illicit sponsorships for Kawhi Leonard is now accompanied by a Department of Justice inquiry into Steve Ballmer and the team. While the SEC has already scrutinized related entities, Torres’ reporting suggests prosecutors could pursue a criminal conspiracy or securities-fraud case, potentially widening the legal jeopardy for Ballmer and the Clippers even as the sports dimension of the saga appears resolved.
Topics:sports#doj-investigation#kawhi-leonard#los-angeles-clippers#securities-fraud#sports#steve-ballmer
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