...at the mtG News discussion of this whole thing, and it includes a letter from Jeff Donais:
The Facts As Known
from: ShowUsTheProofDCI on September 22, 2001 10:48 AM
1) Crawford states Delawishywashy is the most evil man on Earth, and Delawishywashy told Crawfor that Theron asked for the ratings boost. I have no argument with Ken that Dave D. is evil, but if so, doesn't that mean he is a liar, and therefore COULD be lying in this case?
2) Kenny Crawford may or may not have a personal issue with Theron. I'm not sure, but it sounds that way.
3) The DCI is employed by a corporation, Hasbro, and thus has no reason to list their proof. Unfortunately. They are police responsible to no one but their employers. In fact, they can set themselves up for lawsuit the more they talk. However, in this case, I think it important enough they do come forward, and if not, I call for the formation of a Magic Players Union.
4) If guilt by association is enough to convict a player, or in other words, if hearsay is enough, then we must conclude Dave Williams is guilty, as he was at least "acquainted" with Ed Fear, if you read Anthony Alongi's report on William's final match at worlds. Welcome to the Spanish Inquisition, Part II.
5) Jeff Donais letter follows:
If your players ask, tell them that if someone knowingly allows false matches to be entered into the database to pad their DCI rating, they will be held just as accountable (or close) as the person who is actually sending in the paperwork for the false tournaments.
You can also tell those players in your local area that we wouldn't suspend someone for that unless we had evidence that they knew what was going on.
The DCI Policy Manager (and the head of our investigation team), Chris Zantides might make additional comments (although he certainly doesn't have to) on the issue.
As always, take public messages of people defending themselves by saying, "But I didn't know!" with a grain of salt.
Take Care,
Jeff Donais
Sept 20, 2001