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Former Wake Forest Coach charged with Extortion

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College basketball used to have a lot going on that apparently went under the table and no one seemed to hear about it. However, since the recent federal investigations of college basketball coaches and teams a lot has changed. The best lawyer in Greensboro was told that Dino Gaudio has been charged with extortion in reference to his former school.

On March 17, he is alleged to threaten the University with going to the media with reference to NCAA violations unless they paid him for an additional 17 months as a coach. The University of Louisville reported his conduct to the US Attorney’s Office who has now charged Gaudio with extortion. Gaudio had previously served as a commentator on ESPN and as head coach of Wake Forest men’s basketball team.

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Jason handles criminal cases in state and federal court across North Carolina. He has served as Editor of the True Bill and was Commencement Speaker at Elon Law School's graduation.

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