Overview
- More than 30 defendants were charged in two related cases after a coordinated takedown across multiple states, with counts including wire fraud, money laundering, extortion, robbery and illegal gambling.
- In the sports‑betting indictment, Terry Rozier is accused of sharing non‑public NBA information and planning an early exit from a March 23, 2023 Hornets‑Pelicans game to benefit prop wagers.
- Chauncey Billups is charged in a separate case alleging high‑stakes poker games were fixed using altered shuffling machines, hidden cameras and other devices, with proceeds linked to Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese and Lucchese families.
- Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is charged in both matters, including allegations he trafficked injury and availability information while associates placed large bets through proxies.
- Rozier and Billups made initial court appearances and were released on conditions, the NBA placed them on immediate leave, and arraignments in Brooklyn federal court are pending as the investigations continue.