Levi McCathern and Ben Crump are pleased to announce that Reggie Bush, one of the most electrifying football players of all-time, has been reinstated as the winner of the 2005 Heisman Trophy. This decision marks a significant moment of vindication for Bush, who has tirelessly advocated for his rightful place among the pantheon of college football legends.
"I am grateful to once again be recognized as the recipient of the Heisman Trophy," Bush remarked. "This reinstatement is not only a personal victory but also a validation of the tireless efforts of my supporters and advocates who have stood by me throughout this arduous journey."
"I want to make it abundantly clear that I have always acted with integrity and in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA," Bush reiterated. "The allegations brought against me were unfounded and unsupported by evidence, and I am grateful that the truth is finally prevailing."
As Bush celebrates the restoration of his Heisman Trophy, he remains committed to advocating for fairness and transparency within collegiate athletics. He emphasizes the importance of supporting student-athletes and ensuring they are afforded the opportunities and protections they deserve.
In coordinating with the Heisman Trust and negotiating the return of the Trophy, Bush is represented by Levi McCathern and Ty Sheaks of McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans PLLC and Benjamin Crump of Ben Crump Law.
“It’s good to see the Trophy back where it belongs, in Reggie Bush’s deserving and talented hands.” said Levi McCathern.
“It was a momentous occasion when Reggie was awarded the Heisman in 2005. Considering the ordeald that he has endured for almost two decades, this day that bares witness to Reggie getting his Heisman Trophy back is not just momentous, it is historic for him and so many of his supporters for so many reasons,” said Crump.
About McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans PLLC: The McCathern law firm provides legal services to clients across the nation with a broad range of practice group specializations, including business litigation, criminal law, family law to transactional, corporate governance and entertainment and media law. Each of the firm’s leaders brings large-firm experience and business acumen to a smaller-firm environment of agility and efficiency. McCathern's philosophy of "Improving People’s Lives" is implemented daily by treating clients as business partners, working together to find the solution to a dispute, and closing transactions in a diligent, cost-effective manner. The firm's track record has attracted an impressive clientele list, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and high-profile organizations, to small companies and high-net-worth individuals. McCathern's main office is in Dallas, Texas, and the firm has additional locations in Houston, Frisco, Los Angeles and Santa Monica. For more information, visit mccathernlaw.com
About Ben Crump Law: Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and more. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit bencrump.com.
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