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He succumbed to a gambling addiction and to intimidation from well-connected criminals--and began using inside information to win bets for them. Following an FBI investigation, Donaghy pled guilty to two federal charges, and on August 15, 2007, he was sentenced to 15 months in prison. He was released on November 4, 2009, after serving his sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is his story, which provides a stunningly candid admission of his mistakes, as well as his insider's account of the world of professional basketball. With a foreword by Phil Scala, the FBI special agent who worked the Gambino case, \u003ci\u003ePersonal Foul\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how the fast life of professional sports can tempt and trap the unwary and unwise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDonaghy has written an unforgettable page-turner, one of the most controversial sports books ever published. It will confirm your suspicions about the influence of the front offices of major league sports, while examining the corrosive power of money and fame.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the Introduction:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI'm guilty.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor 13 years I was a referee in the National Basketball Association, living a glamorous life on and off the court, rubbing elbows with superstar players and celebrity A-listers. 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