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Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty to New Federal Bribery and Honest‑Services Charges

Prosecutors say the case will test whether federal fraud laws reach paid tips or in‑game conduct tied to legal sports wagers.

Overview

  • Terry Rozier entered a not‑guilty plea in Brooklyn federal court to new counts of sports bribery and honest‑services wire‑fraud conspiracy while he still faces earlier wire‑fraud and money‑laundering charges.
  • Federal prosecutors allege Rozier solicited and accepted a $100,000 bribe connected to a March 23, 2023 game in New Orleans when he played under 10 minutes and left with an alleged injury.
  • The superseding indictment says Rozier arranged a predetermined bribe scheme with co‑defendants including Marves Fairley and De’Niro Laster to let bettors know he would underperform.
  • The broader investigation has produced guilty pleas, including former player Damon Jones and Marves Fairley, and prosecutors say the operations generated more than $10 million and involved over 30 people with alleged organized‑crime links.
  • Separately, an independent arbitrator found Rozier breached his player contract and ordered him to forfeit his $26.6 million 2025–26 salary as criminal cases and pretrial motions continue toward a 2027 trial date.