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Prosecutors to introduce additional charges in Terry Rozier case
Prosecutors plan to add bribery and fraud counts, saying Rozier conspired to give bettors an edge on a game and deprive the NBA of honest services.
- Prosecutors revealed plans on Monday to file new bribery and "honest services" fraud charges against former NBA player Terry Rozier, with the Eastern District of New York intending to present them to a grand jury.
- Rozier faces initial wire fraud and money laundering charges stemming from a March 23, 2023, game, as prosecutors allege he tipped off childhood friend Deniro Laster, who sold inside information to bettors wagering on the "under" for Rozier's statistics.
- Many bets succeeded after Rozier left the game after 9 minutes with 5 points, 2 assists, and 4 rebounds; he was previously indicted in October alongside five other individuals regarding sharing inside NBA information.
- Rozier's attorney Jim Trusty, a partner at Ifrah Law, challenged the government's legal theory, stating, "Our motion to dismiss is based on the idea that they picked an invalid legal theory to prosecute Terry Rozier."
- Co-Defendant and former NBA player Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty Tuesday to charges related to the case, while the Miami Heat previously placed Rozier on administrative leave following his October arrest.
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