Attorney admits client paid 20000 to steer De Sousa to Kansas
An attorney for former Adidas executive Jim Gatto acknowledged that her client gave $20,000 to influence Silvio De Sousa to enroll at the University of Kansas for basketball. The admission came during a New York City trial tied to college basketball corruption, as reported by Yahoo Sports. Gatto, Merl Code and Christian Dawkins face conspiracy and fraud charges and have pleaded not guilty.
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Kansas
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Silvio de Sousa
University of Kansas
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Jim Gatto
New York City
Yahoo Sports
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Gatto Asked to Match Rival Offer for De Sousa to Kansas
Attorney Casey Donnelly questions whether Jim Gatto, former Adidas executive, was asked to match a rival apparel offer so De Sousa could move to Kansas. The remark centers on potential improper inducement in athlete recruitment.
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Jim
de Sousa
Kansas
Leaders frustrated by survey on police
Lawrence city commissioners voiced disappointment with the police community survey's methodology after paying Allegro Training & Consulting $20 000. Vice Mayor Lisa Larsen noted one report says the survey is not statistically valid and lacks a representative cross section of Lawrence residents.
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Lawrence
Allegro Training & Consulting
Lisa Larsen
Larsen
Hillcrest Elementary Earns National Blue Ribbon Honor
Hillcrest Elementary in Hillcrest received recognition from the US Department of Education as a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School. Principal Tammy Becker attributed the honor to teamwork among staff, students, and families, noting the plaque in the principal's office highlights collaboration and high performance.
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Lawrence
Hillcrest
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Mercy Hospital Fort Scott to close end of year sparking Medicaid expansion debate
Mercy Hospital Fort Scott announced it will close by year end, reigniting Kansas talks on expanding Medicaid under the ACA. Officials cited patient outflow to larger communities and declining government reimbursements as key factors, noting the lack of Medicaid expansion as a contributor to financial strain. The 46 bed facility employs 307 people in Bourbon County, 80 miles south of Olathe and 35 miles north of Pittsburg.
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Kansas
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Nancy Corbett
Mercy Hospital
St. Louis
Bourbon County
Olathe
Pittsburg
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