Judge sides with MSG against Oakley, says the former Knick couldn’t prove he was assaulted at game
Summary
A judge ruled in favor of Madison Square Garden (MSG) in a lawsuit filed by former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley. The judge decided Oakley did not provide enough proof that he was assaulted by MSG security when he was removed from a 2017 game.Key Facts
- Charles Oakley was removed from an NBA game at MSG in 2017 and arrested after a dispute with security.
- Oakley claimed he was assaulted by MSG security guards during the removal.
- A judge said Oakley failed to show evidence supporting the claim of assault.
- Video footage and witness statements indicated Oakley was not pushed to the ground or assaulted.
- Oakley’s initial legal claims were dismissed in 2020, and the assault claim was the last to remain but is now dismissed.
- MSG criticized Oakley’s lawyers for what they called false claims and said they plan legal action against the law firm.
- Oakley has not attended Knicks games at MSG during recent playoff runs, including their NBA championship.
- Oakley’s lawyer said they are disappointed and want the case decided by a jury.
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