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AP Top News at 7:45 pm EST -Friday, February 18, 2011KMPH Fox 26Karen Cunagin Sypher cried intermittently and gave a short, incoherent statement during Friday's hearing before being sentenced to 87 months in prison by US District Judge Charles R. Simpson III. He also ordered two years of supervised release after ...and more »
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USA TodayKaren Sypher sentenced to 87 years for extorting Rick PitinoUSA TodayLOUISVILLE — Calling her crime "brazen," a federal judge sentenced Karen Cunagin Sypher Friday to seven years and three months in prison for trying to extort cash, cars and other ...Pitino's accuser gets 87 monthsKansas City StarKaren Sypher Sentenced in Rick Pitino CaseLALATESypher sentenced to 87 monthsWAVELouisville Courier-Journal -WCBD -Washington Postall 532 news articles »
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... Calling her crime "brazen," a federal judge sentenced Karen Cunagin Sypher Friday to seven years and three months in prison for trying to extort cash, cars and other payments from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. Describing her crime...
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Protests talke toll...House Republicans get busy...Dow continues rise9&10 News(AP) — The woman convicted of threatening to reveal a sexual tryst with basketball coach Rick Pitino unless he paid her millions has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison. Karen Cunagin Sypher (KOON'-ah-gen SY'-fur) was convicted in August ...
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...tryst with Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino unless he paid her millions to more than seven years in prison. Karen Cunagin Sypher sobbed during a hearing Friday before being sentenced to 87 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles R. Simpson III....
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The Courier-JournalLouisville Courier-Journal18, 2011 Karen Cunagin Sypher was sentenced Friday prison for trying to extort cash, cars and other payments from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. US District Judge Charles R. Simpson III allowed Sypher to report to prison in a ...
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Game of the day: UConn at LouisvilleCoversKaren Cunagin Sypher is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday after being convicted in August on several charges, including extortion and lying to the FBI. * Underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings. * Road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six ...and more »
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Karen Sypher looking at 5 to 10 years behind bars in sentencing FridayLouisville Courier-Journal(AP Photo/Matt Slocum) / Matt Slocum/ASSOCIATED PRESS Six months after being convicted of trying to extort money from basketball coach Rick Pitino in one of Louisville's most sensational and sordid trials, Karen Cunagin Sypher will finally be sentenced ...and more »
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UPI NewsTrack SportsUPI.comKaren Cunagin Sypher had petitioned to have a federal judge removed from her case and have her sentencing, scheduled for Friday, delayed, the Louisville Courier-Journal reported Tuesday. Sypher was convicted of attempting to extort money and other ...and more »
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Dalje.comCourt rejects bid to remove judge in Pitino caseWashington PostThe two-page decision issued Monday by the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals also turned down a request by Karen Cunagin Sypher to delay her sentencing, which is set for Feb. 18. Sypher was convicted in August of extortion, lying to the FBI and ...Delay refused in Pitino extortion caseUPI.com6th Circuit Rejects Sentence Delay for Woman Convicted in Rick Pitino ...ABA JournalAppeals court turns down Sypher requests to delay sentence, remove judgeLouisville Courier-Journalall 113 news articles »
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Judge: No new trial for Karen Sypher in Rick Pitino extortionLouisville Courier-JournalA federal judge on Wednesday denied Karen Cunagin Sypher's request for a new trial on charges that she attempted to extort University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. US District Judge Charles R. Simpson III concluded that Sypher failed to ...Judge says no new evidence means no new trial for woman convicted in coach ...The Canadian Pressall 122 news articles »
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USA TodayJudge: No delay in extortion sentencing for Karen SypherUSA TodayA federal judge in Louisville denied Karen Sypher's request to have sentencing for her extortion conviction to be delayed. US District Judge Charles R. Simpson on Monday said Karen Cunagin Sypher's attorneys have had enough time to ...Judge rejects another sentencing delay for Rick Pitino's accuserLouisville Courier-JournalJudge: No Delay In Pitino Extortion SentencingLEX18 Lexington KY Newsall 14 news articles »
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Fox 41 News broke the story of how UofL basketball coach Rick Pitino had been the victim of what prosecutors called an elaborate blackmail scheme. The following stories were compiled during the 2010 federal trial of Karen Cunagin Sypher, the woman charged with trying to extort the coach and who accused him of sexual assault, claims state prosecutors said were "void of credibility."
Visit us at www.hillbillyreport.org Karen Cunagin Sypher I was raped and to this day I'm still being raped , by this injustice. Press Conference link http
FOXNewsDefense lawyer in Rick Pitino case alleges perjury during trialSportingNews.comJames Earhart included the claim in a motion seeking an extension to request a new trial for his client, Karen Cunagin Sypher. ...Defense: Witnesses in Pitino trial may have liedThe Associated PressAttorney says lies possible in Pitino caseTampabay.comall 157 news articles »
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The PhoenixFood fightsThe PhoenixSo it is with sympathy that the story of his bizarre and ultimately extremely messy liaison with a woman named Karen Cunagin Sypher is related here. ...
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Karen Cunagin Sypher found guilty in the Rick Pitino Extortion Case.
Cardinals sign cornerback Ford, release BarksdaleTriValley CentralKaren Cunagin Sypher told The Courier-Journal newspaper that Louisville is a small enough city for any jury to be influenced by Pitino. Sypher was convicted ...and more »
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New York PostPitino gal: 'Witch trial' burned meNew York PostComparing her prosecution to a "witch trial," convicted extortionist Karen Cunagin Sypher yesterday said she never stood a chance in a ...Pitino should have ordered the spumoniSanta Rosa Press Democratall 154 news articles »
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Nathan Adrian of Bremerton wins his 2nd US title in 2 days | SwimmingSeattle TimesKaren Cunagin Sypher told The Courier-Journal newspaper Louisville is a small-enough city for any jury to be influenced by Pitino. ...and more »
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NCAA eyes Vols under KiffinTampabay.comExtortion case: Karen Cunagin Sypher told the Courier-Journal newspaper that Louisville is a small-enough city for any jury to be influenced by coach Rick ...and more »
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The woman convicted of trying to extort Rick Pitino said she didn't get a fair trial because of the Louisville coach's fame and power.
Karen Cunagin Sypher told The Courier-Journal newspaper that Louisville is a small enough city
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Outside The Lines discusses the impact the extortion case will have on Rick Pitino
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Karen Cunagin Sypher Guilty Verdict in Rick Pitino LawsuitSpreaditKaren Cunagin Sypher Guilty Verdict in Rick Pitino Lawsuit – Karen Sypher, 50, was arrested on charges that she threatened to reveal an affair that she had ...Do you agree with the guilty verdict in the Karen Cunagin Sypher trial?WHAS 11.com (subscription)Woman Extorted PitinoNew York TimesScandal makes Pitino's job harderFOXSports.comThe Associated Press -Examiner.comall 2,316 news articles »
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AP News in BriefThe Associated PressKaren Cunagin Sypher, 50, of Louisville, was found guilty of three counts of extortion, two counts of lying to the FBI and one count of retaliating against ...and more »
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Thursday's Sports in BriefSI.comKaren Cunagin Sypher, 50, of Louisville, was found guilty of three counts of extortion, two counts of lying to the FBI and one count of retaliating against ...and more »
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Atlanta to host just one NASCAR race in 2011Detroit Free PressKaren Cunagin Sypher, 50, of Louisville was found guilty of three counts of extortion, two counts of lying to the FBI and one count of retaliating against a ...and more »
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July 31, 2003 University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino and Karen Cunagin meet at Porcini restaurant in Louisville. He says they have consensual sex; she claims six years later that he raped her, though she says she drove him home
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Jury deliberations are continuing in the extortion trial involving former PC basketball coach Rick Pitino. Karen Cunagin Sypher is accused of trying to extort millions from Pitino in order to keep quiet about their 2003 sexual encounter. She has pleaded not guilty.
Hurricanes say they're older, wiser, ready to winTampabay.comKaren Cunagin Sypher, 50, has pleaded not guilty to extortion and other charges. She did not testify in her defense, and her attorneys rested their case in ...and more »
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FOXSports.comWitnesses testify Sypher wanted to "take down" PitinoWDRBKaren Cunagin Sypher left US District Court after two witnesses testified she acknowledged her crimes and wanted revenge against UofL basketball coach Rick ...Ex-husband: Sypher refused plea deal to get PitinoThe Associated PressEx-boyfriend: Sypher called extortion try 'stupid'Boston HeraldAfter sordid details at trial, how does Rick Pitino keep his job?SI.comProvidence Journal (blog) -WTVQall 518 news articles »
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Rafael Marquez, captain of Mexico's national team, signs with the New York Red ...Seattle TimesRandy Wise testified Karen Cunagin Sypher said in the summer of 2009, "I'm going down. I'm going to take Pitino with me." Wise said Sypher made the comments ...and more »
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A former boyfriend of Karen Cunagin Sypher has testified that she thought trying to extort University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino was "stupid" and she regretted doing it.
Tyree Fields of Dayton, Ohio, testified
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...lawyer and others. John E. Kuhn Jr. . tells the jury in his opening statements that he will prove beyond a doubt that Karen Cunagin Sypher is guilty of the six counts she is accused of in the extortion trial and that in the end you will not believe a word...
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Wife of Wright was threatenedWinston-Salem JournalKaren Cunagin Sypher's former attorney told jurors at her extortion trial in Louisville yesterday he had sexual relations with the former model before ...and more »
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Ex-Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli reportedly accepts invitation to visit ...Seattle TimesThe aide, Tim Sypher, was testifying against the woman, his ex-wife Karen Cunagin Sypher. He testified about helping her get an abortion at her extortion ...and more »
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...pregnant during a one-night tryst at a restaurant. The aide, Tim Sypher, testified that Pitino did not mention taking Karen Cunagin Sypher to get an abortion. Tim Sypher, 49, said he called clinics in Indiana and Ohio before taking Karen Sypher to Cincinnati,...
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Nation & world Arizona basketball gets more NCAA penaltiesDetroit Free PressIntimate details emerged over the past two days as Pitino, 57, testified against the woman, Karen Cunagin Sypher, at her federal extortion trial. ...and more »
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Full Episode on www.webcelebritygossip.com Today we have updates on the Rick Pitino trial against Karen Sypher on the charges of extortion. As you may know, Pitino accused Sypher of extorting him
msnbc.comPitino testifies Sypher's rape allegations just 'blackmail'USA Today... of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino swore Wednesday that he did not rape Karen Cunagin Sypher in 2003 or force her to have an abortion. ...Rick layup was quick and easyNew York PostAide: Pitino gave him $3000 for pregnant womanThe Associated PressRick Pitino testifies Sypher seduced himExaminer.comPolitically Illustrated (blog) -TPI News (blog) -Zimbioall 2,751 news articles »
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Full Episode on www.webcelebritygossip.com Jurors in the extortion trial of a former model have heard a lot about the night she met Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino at an Italian restaurant. On Wednesday, they were expected to hear from Pitino himself.
Karen Cunagin Sypher has been charged with extortion after she was accused of asking for millions of dollars to keep quiet about her affair with University of Louisville basketball ....
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Full Episode on www.webcelebritygossip.com Rick Pitino told the jury that Karen Cunagin Sypher allegedly unzipped his pants in that empty restaurant on July 31, 2003 following a day of golf.
Former Providence College basketball coach Rick Pitino is expected to testify in Kentucky in the extortion case involving Karen Cunagin Sypher. Sypher is accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from Pitino in exchange for keeping quiet about a sexual encounter. She has pleaded not guilty.
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