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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rick Pitino’s lawyer said the Louisville basketball coach might testify Tuesday or Wednesday in the case of a woman accused of trying to extort him.

Attorney Steve Pence, a former federal prosecutor, told The Associated Press that Pitino’s testimony could last at least half a day in the case of Karen Cunagin Sypher. Pitino was not at the trial Monday.

Sypher, 50, has pleaded not guilty to extortion, retaliating against a witness and lying to the FBI. She is accused of demanding college tuition for her children, her house to be paid off and $10 million.

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A jury of eight men and eight women were selected to hear the case. Four jurors will be excused as alternates before deliberations begin.  Read more here

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Sypher reported the rape allegations to police last month, but a Kentucky prosecutor said the complaint wouldn’t be prosecuted because it lacked supporting evidence. Sypher, 49, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of lying to the FBI and trying to extort $10 million from Pitino, who is married.  Read Full Story Here

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ABOUT RICK & JOANNE PITINO:

They met in high school on Long Island at St. Dominic High in Oyster Bay, N.Y

Pitino and his wife Joanne have five children

Michael, Christopher, Richard (an assistant coach for the University of Florida Gators), Ryan and Jacqueline

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