Terry Rozier to Be Arraigned in Brooklyn on Federal Betting Conspiracy Charges
The case is part of a federal crackdown on illegal gambling tied to organized crime that has ensnared multiple NBA figures.
Overview
- Rozier is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Brooklyn this afternoon for arraignment at 2 p.m. ET, followed by a pretrial hearing at 4:30 p.m.
- He faces wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges alleging he helped bettors win wagers by planning an early exit from a March 23, 2023 game.
- Prosecutors say he alerted associates before the Hornets’ matchup with the Pelicans and then left after about nine and a half minutes with a reported foot issue, generating tens of thousands of dollars in winnings.
- Rozier previously appeared in federal court on Oct. 23 and was released with conditions, and his attorney has denied the allegations.
- More than 30 people have been arrested in the wider probe, which also produced charges against Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones; Rozier and Billups are on unpaid leave from their teams.