Webber indicted on charge of lying to grand jury

The Sacramento Bee ^ | Monday, September 9, 2002 | CECIL ANGEL

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DETROIT - Sacramento Kings star Chris Webber was indicted Monday on charges he lied to a grand jury about his dealings with a University of Michigan basketball booster, an FBI spokeswoman said.

Webber, who led Michigan's "Fab Five" to within a victory of the 1993 national title, is charged with obstruction of justice and making a false declaration before a grand jury.

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[an amused spectator]

Webber, who led Michigan's "Fab Five" to within a victory of the 1993 national title, is charged with obstruction of justice and making a false declaration before a grand jury.

Doesn't Webber understand that only the first black president can do this sort of thing and get away with it?

[Shermy]

So they're going after something nine years old? Payback for his lackluster performance against Lakers in playoffs this year, IMHO.

[AppyPappy]

Graft in basketball? No way!! Next you'll say this happens in football.

[GoreIsLove]

timeout.

[Far Right Of Left]

I'm from MI & am a huge U of M fan. That said, he's lied about numerous things,including taking money from Martin. Although I know it will never happen,I hope they throw his a** in jail. My guess is his aunt goes instead...

[What Is Ain't]

It's just about basketball. Everyone lies about basketball. It's time to move on.

[kayak]

Robert Traylor, now with the Charlotte Hornets

The author of this article obviously doesn't keep up with the NBA. There is no such team as the Charlotte Hornets now ...... they moved to New Orleans.

[Lewite]

Payback for the best team that money could by...nothing new at Michigan.

[Far Right Of Left]

"Payback for the best team that money could by...nothing new at Michigan."
Must have went to MSU ...

[11th Earl of Mar]

It's only about money. Everybody lies about money.

[cinFLA]

Doesn't Webber understand that only the first black president can do this sort of thing and get away with it?

His arrogance (and that of the Sac Kings) during the past year on this issue has been totally appalling. He should be indicted for income tax evasion but this indictment shows the true character of "professional" sports. I include college football in the meaning of professional.

[connectthedots]

Must have went to MSU ...

You must have gone to Michigan.

[panther33]

What does IMHO mean?

[MinorityRepublican]

In my humble opinion.

[NormsRevenge]

My guess is his aunt goes instead...

If Webber's aunt has a jump shot, she might not! She could challenge the Judge to a game of Horse.

[dix]

Man do I remember that play. I lost a buck to my buddy on that one. Being a longtime Houston Cougar fan, I know about violations regarding college players. Webber is too heady a player to have made a mistake as stupid as that. To me, it smelled to high heaven as soon as he did it. We lost to N.C. State in ’83-’84 in the finals because Dream didn’t get back and guard the basket. If I may say so, it was a simple f—k up. Webber went in the tank. Burn him.

[panther33]

Gracias.