Pete Rose’s attorneys said they called off...

Pete Rose’s attorneys said they called off an interview with one of the Cincinnati Reds manager’s leading accusers because the man demanded a $25,000 guarantee that they would not reveal details to the media.

Ron Peters, who is awaiting sentencing on drug and income tax charges, said it was a “cheap shot” to accuse him of making unfair demands in exchange for the chance to cross-examine him about Rose’s alleged gambling. The interview had been set for Saturday. The former restaurateur said he had consented to be interviewed by Rose’s attorneys “to try to be fair to Pete.”

Peters’ attorneys said they were trying to protect the secrecy of the investigation.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Brichler has said that Peters told authorities he accepted bets on behalf of Rose that perhaps exceeded $1 million during a two-year span.