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Former Leafs GM Burke files defamation suit
VANCOUVER – Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has filed a lawsuit saying he was defamed in online comments accusing him of having an affair with a sports reporter.
Burke alleges online comments published by the 18 people whose identities are unknown to him are untrue.
The online statements claim that Burke was fired as the president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs because of an extra-marital affair with Rogers Sportsnet reporter Hazel Mae.
The civil suit says Burke is suing for losses and damages to his reputation because of untrue the statements and in a news release, Burke says the comments have also hurt his family.
Burke, who is married to former Global anchor Jennifer Mather, was fired in January.
The former Vancouver Canucks general manager is now the part-time pro scout for the Anaheim Ducks.
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