Fans and pranksters who harassed referee John Higgins following Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament loss to North Carolina could face felony charges and lawsuits according to a report by the Courier-Journal.
According to the article, terroristic threats can trigger felony charges punishable by up to three years in prison.
Additionally, folks who trashed Higgins’ personal business could be in line for civil lawsuits.
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Some of them may have acted out because of alcohol. Some may have been prompted by UK coach John Calipari’s caustic post-game comments, by the provocation of vigilante media or under the illusion of internet anonymity.