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Thursday, March 28, 2013  Fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has filed the initial paperwork in a defamation lawsuit against ESPN for reporting sex abuse claims against him.

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.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Beef Products Inc. has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News for its coverage of a meat product that critics dubbed "pink slime," alleging the network misled consumers to believe the product is unhealthy and unsafe.

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.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  One of the men suing Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University for defamation says he’s glad they didn’t win the lawsuit.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Bobby Davis and Mike Lang have filed for an appeal in the defamation case against Syracuse University and head basketball coach Jim Boeheim.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The State Supreme Court in Syracuse released its decision Friday afternoon regarding the motion dismiss the defamation lawsuit against Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Arguments have been heard, but it could be at least another two weeks before we learn the judge's decision in the defamation lawsuit against Syracuse University and basketball coach Jim Boeheim.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Lawyers for the men accusing Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University of defamation are defending their stance.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Lawyers seeking the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit filed by two former Syracuse University ball boys who alleged sexual abuse argue that head basketball coach Jim Boeheim's combative comments were merely blunt opinions laced with "rhetoric and hyperbole."

Monday, March 12, 2012  A Syracuse judge is working to schedule a hearing in the Jim Boeheim defamation lawsuit. A Motion to Dismiss could be heard in mid-April.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Many SU fans believe the basketball team has already proven that it can deal with distractions and keep winning.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  The defamation case against Syracuse University head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be heard in Syracuse, ruled a judge on Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  The location of the defamation case against Syracuse University head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be determined by the end of the day on Wednesday, ruled a judge on Tuesday.