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TDonald Sterling to pay $2.725 million to settle housing discrimination lawsuit [Updated] November 3, 2009 | 9:54 am Los Angeles Clippers owner and real estate mogul Donald T. Sterling has agreed to pay a record $2.725 million to settle allegations that he discriminated against African Americans, Hispanics and families with children at scores of apartment buildings he owns in and around Los Angeles. The settlement, which must be approved by U.S. District Judge Dale S. Fischer, is the largest ever obtained by the Justice Department in a housing discrimination case involving apartment rentals, officials said. If approved, the settlement would also resolve a pair of lawsuits by former tenants of Sterling who alleged they were discriminated against because of their race. [Updated at 1:10 p.m.: In the court documents describing the agreement, Sterling and his wife, Rochelle, deny any wrongdoing. They describe the agreement as "a compromise of disputed claims" and not an admission of any liability.] Under the agreement, Sterling and his wife would pay $2.625 million to a fund for people who were harmed by their discriminatory practices, officials said. They would also pay a $100,000 penalty to the government. The magnitude of this settlement demonstrates our commitment to vigorously prosecute violations of the Fair Housing Act, Thomas E. Perez, head of the Justice Departments Civil Rights Division, said in a statement. With tight mortgage credit and rising foreclosures, it is more important than ever that minorities not face discrimination when renting apartments. The Justice Department sued the Sterlings three years ago, accusing them of favoring Korean tenants while seeking to exclude blacks and families with children. Through their Beverly Hills Properties, the Sterlings own and manage about 119 apartment buildings with some 5,000 units in Los Angeles County, according to the Justice Department. In court filings, Justice Department lawyers presented evidence that the Sterlings made statements indicating that African Americans and Hispanics were not desirable tenants and that they preferred Korean tenants occupy buildings they owned in Koreatown. Had the case gone to trial, an expert would have testified that an analysis of the Sterlings' rental practices in Koreatown revealed that they rented to far fewer African Americans and Hispanics than would be expected, based on demographics. As part of the settlement, the Sterlings will be required to pay for an independent contractor to monitor their employees' compliance with the Fair Housing Act over the next three years. The results of the tests would be reported to the Sterlings and to the government. his is the best ride you will ever see to rep a team.The Los Angeles Lakers Get Their Rings The NBA Champs receive their Rings during opening night at the Staples Center. Shannon Brown Posterizes His Own Teammate! (Lakers vs. Mavs 10-30 ... Lakers Vs. Mavs. A Monster Put Back Dunk! Lakers first loss of the 09 - 10 season. all rights go to NBA and ESPN ,Dwyane Wade 33 points game 2 round 1 vs Atlanta Hawks 2009 NBA playoffs ATLANTA(AP) Dwyane Wade didn't call "bank.'' No need. This was the playoffs, not HORSE. With 13 straight points to close the first half and an ... NBA MVP LeBron James 34 points vs Atlanta Hawks Game 1 Round 2 (Cleveland ... Cleveland Cavaliers vs Atlanta Hawks CLEVELAND(AP) Alone under his basket, LeBron James braced himself for Atlanta's onslaught. As two Hawks ... Lakers VS Atlanta March 29, 2009 RECAP 17 points on 7-of-19 shooting as they WHOOPED the Lakers 86-76. Plus a shitload of turnovers. lol Copyright NBA 2009 ,The Pack - Vans The Pack - Vans ,520hp Volkswagen van It's a 1962 VW bus with a 520hp Porsche 993 twin-turbo drivetrain under it. LOL ,Chopped & Slammed VW Bus Possibly one of the coolest busses ive ever seen...Kobe Bryant: Top 10 Plays from 2009 Visit www.nba.com for more highlights. Check out the newest version of the Kobe Bryant Top 10 Plays from 2009. The Finals begin Thursday at 9pm. Kobe Bryant Clinic - HD Kobe Sick Highlights 2007-2009 ,Kobe Bryant vs. 14 Year Old Camper (Kobe Basketball Academy 2009) Every camper received a post card and was asked to write down a question to Kobe Bryant. Marco Smith's question was "When am I going to get my 1 ...Shaq out jumps Kobe. Big Shaq showed Kobe Bryant of the Lakers how to make a big jump,even though he rapped and dissed him they are still cool.Charles barkley,stephen a smith,kenny smith,lebron james,basketball,football,baseball,funny,sexy,stupid,black borat,g4 tv,kwame,kevin garnett,boston celtics,mvp,wwf,wwe,sports,run fast. Fighting is in the blood and the next up and comming fighter is here.Kimbo slice better be on the look out for the man being called the young kimbo ,kimbo Slice knocks out roy nelson in tuf 10,Slic...NBA Los Angeles Clippers 92 Vs 99 Los
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