Ex-UCLA basketball player sues Sports Illustrated for defamation

A former basketball star for the UCLA Bruins is suing Sports Illustrated for defamation. The player claims that a story in the magazine made false statements that he bullied fellow players.

The lawsuit, that asks for  $10 million in damages, includes sworn declarations disputing the facts alleging the bullying. -db

From the Los Angeles Times, May 23, 2012, by Chris Foster.

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