Protesters Outside MSG Rally Against Liberty's Hiring Of Isiah Thomas

A group of "approximately 20 protesters" gathered outside MSG on Friday night to "speak out against" the WNBA Liberty's decision to hire Isiah Thomas as president. Advocacy group Br{ache the Silence Exec Dir Nevin Caple and other protesters "wore black shirts that read 'I am Anucha Browne' across the front," referring to the '06 sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Thomas and MSG by the former Knicks marketing exec. The protesters "called on Thomas to issue a public apology" to Browne and acknowledge his role in "aiding and abetting a hostile work environment" (ESPNNY.com, 6/5). Thomas prior to the Liberty's season-opening win against the Dream "tried to shift the focus to the players." He said, "I’m not here to talk about the past. I’m only here to talk about the New York Liberty" (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 6/6).