SEC files federal lawsuit against LSU and Lane Kiffin over signing professional athletes
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a federal lawsuit in Alabama against LSU and head football coach Lane Kiffin, alleging they orchestrated an intentional and coordinated effort to sign professional athletes to play football for LSU during the 2026-27 season. The filing came 42 minutes after a related state court hearing began in Louisiana.
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@bet_105
The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU and head football coach Lane Kiffin, per @PeteNakos "Defendants orchestrated an intentional and coordinated effort to sign professional athletes to play football for LSU during the 2026-27 season. https://t.co/a7hBqPiZI8
@PeteThamel
The SEC filing federally against LSU always loomed as the most likely option. The timing — 42 minutes after the state court hearing started — was a surprise. A buzz went through the courtroom, where there’s no electronics for media, as a plaintiff’s attorney revealed the suit
@PeteThamel
NEWS: The SEC has filed a federal lawsuit in Alabama suing LSU and Lane Kiffin, per Louisiana attorney general Liz Murrill. She mentioned in a break in the state court hearing in Louisiana.
@CryptoOwun
Tweeted this at the exact same time Pete Thamel broke the bombshell news that the SEC is suing LSU and Lane Kiffin…👀