Judge Rules Against Charles Oakley in Legal Battle With MSG
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Judge Rules Against Charles Oakley in Legal Battle With MSG

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A judge ruled on Friday in favor of Madison Square Garden (MSG) regarding a lengthy legal dispute with former New York Knicks All-Star Charles Oakley. The court determined that Oakley failed to prove he was assaulted during his removal from a game in 2017.

The incident occurred during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Oakley, who was sitting near owner James Dolan, was handcuffed and arrested following an altercation with security personnel.

This ruling follows a series of previous legal challenges; Oakley had initially brought a number of claims against MSG, which were dismissed in February 2020.

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