JaMarcus Russell Fired as High School Coach Amid $74K Lawsuit

The former NFL quarterback is accused of misappropriating funds intended as a donation to his alma mater's football program.

Russell allegedly deposited a $74,000 check meant for Williamson High School's football team and withdrew $55,000.
The lawsuit, filed by the credit union and the donor, claims the money was never used for the intended purpose.
Russell has been banned from the school's campus and any involvement with its football program.
He was dismissed from his volunteer coaching position in the fall of last year following the allegations.
A trial is scheduled for October to resolve the dispute over the funds.