Joe Buck, Tim McCarver, Troy Aikman got a free federal ride, watchdog says

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SmokingGun.com is reporting that a federal government lawyer who moonlighted as a statistician for Fox Sports ‘improperly arranged for United States Marshals Service (USMS) deputies to drive broadcasters Troy Aikman and Joe Buck to the 2008 Super Bowl and lead motorcades for Buck and Tim McCarver during the 2007 World Series.’

The website has posted a seven-page report by a Department of Justice inspector general who blasted lawyer Joseph Band for violating government ethics rules by arranging for the rides. Marshals typically transport prisoners, provide protection for witnesses and guard federal judges and their courtrooms.

-- Greg Johnson