Syracuse University Fires Bernie Fine Following Molestation Accusations
Nov. 28 2011, Published 9:30 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
Longtime Syracuse University assistant hoops coach Bernie Fine was fired Sunday night in the wake of accusations he molested at least three ballboys.
"At the direction of Chancellor Cantor, Bernie Fine’s employment with Syracuse University has been terminated, effective immediately," Syracuse University's senior vice president for public affairs, Kevin Quinn, said in a statement.
Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim said "the university took the appropriate step" in dismissing Fine, his longtime right-hand man.
"The allegations that have come forth today are disturbing and deeply troubling," Boeheim said in a statement. "I am personally very shocked because I have never witnessed any of the activities that have been alleged.
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