NBA Figures and Mafia Tied to Major Illegal Gambling Crackdown
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Over 30 individuals, including NBA stars Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, have been arrested in a major illegal gambling crackdown linked to organized crime families like the Genovese and Bonanno. The investigation uncovered schemes involving rigged games, fake injuries, and insider information, with allegations of fraud, money laundering, and extortion. Rozier and Billups have been placed on leave as the NBA cooperates with authorities, emphasizing the importance of integrity in the sport.
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