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Thursday, February 14, 2013  In the wake of allegations that former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine had sexually abused two former ball boys, his wife Laurie Fine sued ESPN for libel for its coverage.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler said three of the men who accused Bernie Fine of sexual abuse were "highly credible," reports The Post-Standard.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The former associate head coach of the Syracuse Orange basketball team will not be charged after a year-long investigation into sexual abuse.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler's statement on the closure of the Bernie Fine investigation.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The former associate head coach of the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, Bernie Fine, will not be charged after a year-long investigation into sexual abuse.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Laurie Fine asks court to keep her lawsuit intact against media giant ESPN.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A nurse is charged with illegally selling prescription drugs to Bernie Fine’s daughter Sara Fine.

Friday, July 27, 2012  ESPN filed to dismiss Laurie Fine’s defamation lawsuit against the company and argues that its reports were accurate.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  A Syracuse University special committee reviewing the school's response to the Bernie Fine investigation has released its findings.

Monday, June 11, 2012  The report states SU interviewed accuser Bobby Davis, Bernie Fine, Laurie Fine and four others - including Fine’s fellow assistant coach Mike Hopkins.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The ex-convict known for filing thousands of legal claims involving celebrities and athletes has tried to wedge his way into the Laurie Fine lawsuit against ESPN.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Following through on the threat she made last week, the wife of fired Syracuse University associate basketball coach Bernie Fine filed a lawsuit against ESPN in Syracuse Federal Court.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Just one day after Laurie Fine's announcement that she plans to sue ESPN for libel, ESPN released what they are calling the "complete Bobby Davis and Laurie Fine phone conversation."

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Laurie Fine's public announcement of her plan to sue ESPN for libel is the first time we've heard from her since the allegations of sexual abuse against her husband, Bernie Fine, first broke.  Her news conference is quickly becoming the talk of the town.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Laurie Fine is breaking her silence and speaking out nearly six months after her husband was accused of sexual abuse, announcing that she plans to sue ESPN and two employees for libel.