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April 13, 2010
Pascrell not buying Prokhorov denial of Zimbabwe dealings
Bergen Record
by John Brennan
Rep. Bill Pascrell fired back Tuesday at a statement by a company run by billionaire Russian oligarch Mikhail Prokhorov, denying that it had business dealings in Zimbabwe.
...He said he still wants Treasury officials to investigate the matter, and he also criticized the National Basketball Association’s vetting of Prokhorov, who is considered the richest man in Russia.
“It is reasonable to hold the NBA accountable to do what they said they would do — actually investigate Mr. Prokhorov and his business affairs, and determine whether or not he is worthy of owning an American franchise,” Pascrell said in a statement. “The latest news would lead us to conclude he may not. I have a feeling this will play out like so many basketball games - both sides will go back and forth, and it will be the final few plays that determine the outcome.”
NoLandGrab: Prokhorov better hope it doesn't play out like a Nets' basketball game, in which case, he could be cooked with five minutes to go in the 2nd quarter.
Posted by eric at April 13, 2010 11:29 PM