This isn't the first time Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has faced allegations that he's racist. Audio recordings from a conversation full of racist comments attributed to Sterling surfaced over the weekend, bringing national attention to him and his team. But the billionaire real estate mogul has found himself in hot water in the past, denying in court accusations of discrimination tied to the NBA team and to property he owns. A top team executive accused Sterling of running the Clippers with a "plantation" mentality. Federal prosecutors accused his rental company of refusing to lease Beverly Hills apartments to African-Americans. And a group of tenants accused him of "numerous discriminatory statements and housing practices."
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Abdul-Jabbar: "Actions speak louder than words, and Mr. Sterling's actions have been consistent"
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Court documents detail past discrimination claims against L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling
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In a 2009 settlement, Sterling agreed to pay nearly $3 million but denied accusations
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Sterling has repeatedly denied allegations of race discrimination
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