Overview
- Federal prosecutors filed a redacted letter on Aug. 5 asking the Eastern District of New York to revoke De’Niro Laster’s bail and remand him to custody for allegedly trying to influence and intimidate witnesses.
- The government cites social‑media posts using a rat emoji, references to a group called GMB and images it says show access to firearms as proof of obstruction and a threat to witness safety.
- Terry Rozier has separately asked a judge to dismiss two core counts, citing a March 29, 2023 text thread, and prosecutors have opposed that motion saying they have other evidence that the text is unrelated to gambling.
- Rozier is scheduled to stand trial on Feb. 8, 2027 on charges including wire fraud conspiracy, money‑laundering conspiracy, sports bribery and honest‑services wire fraud and several pretrial rulings will shape what proceeds to trial.
- The filing also spotlights a potential conflict and practical stakes in the case because Rozier has paid legal fees for Laster and some co‑defendants have already pleaded guilty and admitted paying to influence performances.