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Originally Posted by postpicker
There are claims that Sabini being involved is a conflict of interest because Sabini was the Treasurer of ARCI when Ed Martin, President and CEO of ARCI, sent a letter to NYSRWB in February asking that state look into revoking Dutrow's license. So how can Dutrow get a fair hearing if one of the judges is involved in an organization (ARCI) that was asking to revoke license. Dutrow's lawyer asked that Sabini recuse himself from the process and Sabini refused. So if it is proven that Dutrow was denied due process because of conflict of interest, he will win appeal and then chances are, he can sue and get damages for what happened to him because he has been harmed by losing owners, horses, etc because of this ruling.
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Uh John, that is the role of the ARCI and NYSRWB. To make and implement policy. I find it hard to believe a public inquiry by Ed Martin acting as head of the racing commissioners organization is going to be enough to find that due process wasn't served. The hearing officer wanted tougher sanctions. He was already denied a license in KY. He had legitimate rulings against him. All they can seemingly hope for is for a court to find the penalty too severe and hope for a reduction. I just dont see what interest was conflicted?