Source: FOX News
Summary
Federal prosecutors plan to seek additional charges against NBA player Terry Rozier in a gambling scandal that involved a 2023 game in which he played less than 10 minutes due to a foot injury. Prosecutors claim Rozier solicited and received a bribe amid the alleged gambling scheme. Rozier’s lawyers argue that the wire fraud charge is based on an invalid legal theory and that the government failed to prove money laundering conspiracy claims.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Rozier’s “foot injury” was convenient for everyone involved except his team.
When the stakes are high, players find ways to “remove themselves” from the game.
The timing of the injury was suspicious, and the outcome of the game was exactly what the gamblers wanted.
This one felt like a scripted performance, with Rozier playing his part to perfection.
This game was a “learning moment” for everyone involved, except maybe Rozier’s teammates.
Author: Evan Null
