Two alleged victims of Bernie Fine recently filed suit against Syracuse University and Jim Boeheim relating to statements Boeheim made in defense of Bernie Fine early in the investigation.  The suit was brought in New York City because the alleged victims did not believe they could receive a fair trial in Syracuse, New York in light of the institution’s and Boeheim’s connection to the community.  The institution and Boeheim filed a motion seeking to transfer venue to Syracuse, New York that was granted by the Court.  The Court concluded the alleged victims’ fears were “nothing more than mere beliefs, suspicions, and feelings of possible bias.”  As such, this case will move forward in Syracuse, New York.

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