MSG Accuses Charles Oakley of Evidence Destruction and Book Edits in Legal Battle

The Madison Square Garden organization claims Oakley deleted texts and altered his autobiography to support his lawsuit over a 2017 ejection incident.

• MSG alleges Charles Oakley failed to preserve thousands of text messages relevant to his ongoing lawsuit, accusing him of destroying evidence by trading in his phone despite legal obligations.
• Oakley's 2022 autobiography, 'The Last Enforcer,' is at the center of MSG's claims, with accusations that his attorney edited key passages to align with the lawsuit's narrative.
• MSG highlights edits in the book's manuscript, including changes to Oakley's account of the confrontation, which they argue misrepresent the events of his 2017 ejection from Madison Square Garden.
• Oakley's legal team denies the allegations, asserting that the book reflects his testimony and evidence, and accuses MSG of creating a false narrative to justify its actions.
• The court filing seeks sanctions against Oakley and his attorneys, ranging from dismissal of the case to covering MSG's legal costs, with a decision pending from the judge.

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