"Attorneys for NBA player Terry Rozier say the government overstepped when it accused his client of wire fraud stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme and is asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges. In a legal document made public Tuesday, Jim Trusty, Rozier's attorney, argues that the federal government failed to clearly state Rozier's offense in the indictment and is trying to "enforce its view of integrity in sports wagering.""
"Prosecutors allege that Rozier told co-defendant Deniro Laster that he would leave a March 23, 2023 game in the first quarter due to an injury for the "purpose of enabling Laster to place wagers on this information." Rozier, who was a member of the Charlotte Hornets at the time, was not listed on the team's pregame injury report. He left the game against the New Orleans Pelicans after playing just over nine minutes and did not return."
Attorneys for Terry Rozier filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss wire fraud charges, contending the indictment does not clearly allege criminal conduct beyond bettors breaching sportsbooks' terms of use. Rozier was arrested Oct. 23 and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering; he pleaded not guilty at a Dec. 9 arraignment in Brooklyn. Prosecutors allege Rozier told co-defendant Deniro Laster he would leave a March 23, 2023 game in the first quarter due to an injury to enable wagers; Rozier left after about nine minutes. Rozier's lawyers note the government's response is due Feb. 2, 2026, and say dismissal of the wire fraud count would negate the money laundering charge for lack of a predicate offense.
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