Golf

Indiana Businessman Acquitted in Cook County Assessor Bribery Case Involving Complimentary Golf Outings

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Chicago — A federal jury in Chicago has acquitted an Indiana businessman accused of attempting to bribe Cook County assessor officials by offering them free rounds of golf. The verdict came after deliberations concluded on Thursday, highlighting complexities in proving bribery cases tied to seemingly innocuous gifts like entertainment or sports. During the trial, prosecutors argued that the businessman, seeking favorable tax assessments for his properties within Cook County, had provided these golf sessions intending them as bribes. However, the defense countered effectively, presenting the act of offering golf games as a common business practice, … Read more

Former Charleston Battery Owner Hit with $4.5 Million Judgment for 2018 Golf Cart Assault

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. — A Charleston County court has confirmed a $4.5 million judgment against former Charleston Battery owner, Eric Bernard Bowman, relating to two instances of vehicular assault in 2018. The lawsuit resolved with Bowman being held liable for significant compensatory and punitive damages. In a detailed evaluation, the jury awarded the plaintiff, Wallace Blair Crosby, $1.8 million in actual damages for the injuries sustained during the incident. Additionally, Bowman faces $2.7 million in punitive damages, a reflection of the jury’s perception of the severity of his actions and intended as a deterrent against … Read more

$4.66 Million Verdict Upheld Against Former Charleston Battery Owner for Assault with Golf Cart Over Bar Tab Dispute

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Sullivan’s Island, SC – A South Carolina judge has confirmed a multi-million dollar jury decision against Eric Bowman, a tech entrepreneur and the former owner of the Charleston Battery soccer team, stemming from a 2018 altercation where he was accused of using a golf cart to assault Wallace “B.J.” Crosby. The verdict, issued in June, demands from Bowman over $4.66 million in damages. The incident occurred outside Dunleavy’s Pub on Sullivan’s Island when Crosby, whose fiancee was working as a bartender at the establishment, confronted Bowman about an unpaid $124 bar tab. According to court … Read more

River District Lawsuit Exposes Sabotage Attempt by Five O Fore Golf Group Aimed at Disrupting Competing Topgolf Project

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Following a lawsuit filed in River District, Charlotte, a local group called Five O Fore Golf is being accused of attempting to hinder the development of a rival project by Topgolf. The lawsuit claims that Five O Fore Golf, comprised of area residents, is engaging in deliberate actions to derail the progress of the Topgolf project. The lawsuit suggests that Five O Fore Golf is seeking to obstruct the establishment of the Topgolf facility, which aims to bring a state-of-the-art entertainment venue for golf enthusiasts to the city. Topgolf, a well-known golf entertainment company, plans … Read more