"The 31-year-old veteran of three NBA teams formally entered the plea during his arraignment in federal court in Brooklyn on wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges, and was released on $3 million bond secured by his home in Florida. Prosecutors say Rozier conspired with friends to help them win bets on his performance in a March 2023 game when he played for the Charlotte Hornets."
"He was also instructed by Magistrate Judge Clay Kaminsky not to gamble, have firearms or to have any contact with victims, co-defendants and witnesses in the case. Rozier, who's from Ohio, additionally surrendered his passport and was restricted to traveling between Florida, Ohio and New York unless granted prior approval. Rozier, wearing a gray suit, didn't speak in court other than to answer the judge's "yes" or "no" questions. He and his lawyer, Jim Trusty, declined to comment after the brief hearing."
"More than 30 people have been arrested in the sprawling federal takedown of illegal gambling operations linked to professional sports, including several Mafia figures. Portland Trail Blazers coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty in a separate scheme to fix high-stakes, Mafia-backed illegal poker games. Prosecutors say Rozier informed the bettors that he intended to leave the game against the New Orleans Pelicans early with a supposed injury, allowing gamblers to place wagers earning them tens of thousands of"
Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges during his arraignment in federal court in Brooklyn and was released on a $3 million bond secured by his Florida home. Authorities allege he conspired with friends to help them win bets on his March 2023 performance while with the Charlotte Hornets. A magistrate judge barred him from gambling, possessing firearms, and contacting victims, co-defendants or witnesses, required surrender of his passport, and restricted travel to Florida, Ohio and New York. Rozier and his lawyer declined to comment; he faces a broader federal probe into illegal gambling linked to professional sports.
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