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Judge Rules MSG CEO James Dolan Must Testify in 2017 Oakley Assault Lawsuit
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Judge Orders MSG CEO Dolan to Testify in Oakley's Civil Suit Over Infamous Ejection
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A federal judge ruled on September 10 that Madison Square Garden CEO James Dolan cannot avoid testifying in a lawsuit related to the forcible ejection of former New York Knicks player Charles Oakley from the venue in 2017. The ruling, delivered by Judge Richard Sullivan, rejected Dolan's arguments for protection under the so-called apex doctrine. The lawsuit, which involves allegations of assault and battery, centers on the 2017 incident during a Knicks game featuring players like Blake Griffin and Carmelo Anthony. While Oakley can depose Dolan, the judge denied access to many emails.