Overview
- Rozier’s attorneys filed a motion dated Dec. 12 and made public Dec. 23 seeking to dismiss wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges as an overreach into state-regulated wagering.
- Prosecutors say Rozier told friend Deniro Laster he would leave a March 23, 2023 Hornets game early, Laster sold the tip, and bettors placed more than $200,000 in prop wagers that paid out.
- The defense notes the indictment does not allege Rozier ever placed bets, knew Laster would sell the information, or knew such use would violate sportsbooks’ rules.
- Lawyers argue the money laundering conspiracy depends on wire fraud as a predicate and also lacks any allegation that Rozier agreed to launder proceeds.
- The government’s response is due Feb. 2, pretrial proceedings continue in early March, and Rozier remains on a $3 million bond and on leave from the Heat after prosecutors flagged—then received a waiver for—a potential conflict over his payment of Laster’s legal fees.