Overview
- The defense filed a motion on July 31, 2026 asking a federal judge to dismiss two charges after disclosing a March 29, 2023 text from co-defendant Deniro Laster that says, “Dont tell chum bout the bet.”
- Prosecutors charge Rozier with four federal counts including wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, sports bribery, and honest services fraud and allege he accepted a $100,000 payment to leave a March 23, 2023 game early so bettors could win 'under' prop bets.
- Federal prosecutors have asked the judge to deny the dismissal request, arguing they have other evidence showing the cited text does not relate to sports gambling and that Rozier knew about the bets.
- Rozier was arrested in October 2025, placed on administrative leave, and was waived by the Miami Heat; if convicted he faces years in prison and the loss of his NBA career prospects.
- The case is part of a wider DOJ probe into illegal sports wagering, turns on proving Rozier’s intent and knowledge, and now hinges on the judge’s rulings over the text’s meaning and other evidence before the February 2027 trial.