Phil's in trouble

[azgreg]

FBI, SEC look into Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson among three men eyed in insider trading probe by FBI, SEC - ESPN

Five-time major winner Phil Mickelson is one of three men being investigated in what the Wall Street Journal calls "a major insider-trading probe involving finance, gambling and sports," the newspaper reported on its website Friday night.

Sam Greenwood/Getty Images On Thursday at the Memorial, Phil Mickelson reportedly was approached by two FBI agents looking to question him for their investigation.
According to the Journal, the investigation also involves Carl Icahn, a 78-year-old billionaire who runs the publicly traded Icahn Enterprises, and William "Billy" Walters, a famed Las Vegas bettor and real-estate mogul.
None of the three has been accused of any wrongdoing, and no charges have been filed.

 

[Fairwaysplitter3320]

FBI, SEC look into Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson among three men eyed in insider trading probe by FBI, SEC - ESPN

I would be extremely disappointed if this is true.

 

[TEA Time]

"None of the three has been accused of any wrongdoing, and no charges have been filed."

 

[Fairwaysplitter3320]

Hence the "if this is true".

 

[MCDavis]

This could really change the meaning of his nickname "Phail".

Interesting that his only response was "Talk to my lawyer".

 

[WWBDD]

Ironic that his major sponsors are KPMG and Barclays ...



... or not.

 

[dknisle1]

I don't think he did anything wrong. Someone who did something wrong wouldn't fully cooperate with the FBI in the investigation. Just my 2 cents

 

[MCDavis]

I don't think he did anything wrong. Someone who did something wrong wouldn't fully cooperate with the FBI in the investigation. Just my 2 cents

Interesting that his only response was "Talk to my lawyer".

I don't consider his response fully cooperating. I'm a fan of Phil's, but I've never believed anybody is fully innocent if they immediately hide behind their lawyer.

 

[anonymous golfaholic]

I don't consider his response fully cooperating. I'm a fan of Phil's, but I've never believed anybody is fully innocent if they immediately hide behind their lawyer.

I have to disagree. I think "talk to my lawyer" is the smartest thing anyone can say when you're in a situation, innocent or guilty. Any good lawyer will tell you the same.

 

[Fairwaysplitter3320]

I have to disagree. I think "talk to my lawyer" is the smartest thing anyone can say when you're in a situation, innocent or guilty. Any good lawyer will tell you the same.

Agreed

 

[MCDavis]

I have to disagree. I think "talk to my lawyer" is the smartest thing anyone can say when you're in a situation, innocent or guilty. Any good lawyer will tell you the same.

I think if you're truly innocent, you can fully cooperate with your attorney present. Hiding behind your lawyer points towards some amount of guilt to me.

I agree that having your lawyer with you is a smart thing.

 

[nututhugame]

I think if you're truly innocent, you can fully cooperate with your attorney present. Hiding behind your lawyer points towards some amount of guilt to me.

I agree that having your lawyer with you is a smart thing.

 

[ChrisLyons]

One two three four FIF!

 

[anonymous golfaholic]

I think if you're truly innocent, you can fully cooperate with your attorney present. Hiding behind your lawyer points towards some amount of guilt to me.

I agree that having your lawyer with you is a smart thing.

We don't know his involvement. It's probably more complicated than you think. It's always best to keep your mouth shut. Talking can not help you but there is always a chance it could hurt you.

 

[eclark53520]

Anyone, and I mean anyone with as much money as Phil has to lose will absolutely without fail hide behind their lawyer regardless. I would as well.

Its the smartest thing to do.