All articles tagged with #gambling charges
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is seeking to dismiss federal gambling charges by arguing that the law he allegedly violated does not apply to his actions, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits the scope of federal fraud laws related to inside information and betting.
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been indicted on gambling-related charges including fraud, conspiracy, and bribery, accused of intentionally throwing pitches to manipulate betting outcomes. Ortiz was arrested in Boston, while Clase has not yet been detained. The case highlights the risks of prop bets and microbets in sports.
Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted in Brooklyn on charges related to sports betting, with more details to follow.
The gambling charges against Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups are likely overblown, with critics arguing that the accusations are minor and possibly exaggerated, and that the evidence linking him to organized crime or significant wrongdoing is weak.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte had charges of underage gambling and computer fraud dropped by the State of Louisiana. Boutte, who was arrested for placing over 8,900 illegal wagers, including bets on NCAA games, will report to training camp on July 24. The NFL has not commented on potential discipline, but Boutte has been actively participating in the Patriots' offseason program.
Louisiana has dropped underage gambling and computer fraud charges against Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, allowing him to start his second NFL season without legal issues. Boutte was accused of placing over 8,900 bets before turning 21, including some on LSU games while he was a player. The NFL is still investigating the allegations.
The state of Louisiana has dropped underage gambling and computer fraud charges against New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Boutte was accused of illegal sports betting while at LSU, using an alias to place over 8,900 wagers, including bets on NCAA football games. Despite the legal issues, Boutte participated in spring practices and is competing for a roster spot with the Patriots.
Prosecutors in Iowa have moved to dismiss criminal gambling charges against Iowa State players due to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation exceeding the permitted use of tracking software to detect open mobile betting apps in athletic facilities. The attorneys for the players argued that the use of geofencing tracking software violated the agency's limited-use agreement, and the prosecution ultimately folded, acknowledging the overreach. This case highlights the constitutional limits on government surveillance and evidence collection.
Prosecutors have decided to drop gambling charges against four former Iowa State University student athletes due to potentially inappropriate use of software by investigators. The software, provided by GeoComply, was used without a warrant to track bets made on cellphones at Iowa State University and University of Iowa athletic buildings. Defense attorneys alleged that DCI agents also lied to the athletes and obtained incriminating statements from them. The dropping of charges comes after GeoComply accused the DCI of exceeding its access privileges to the software. The DCI defended its investigation, stating that the evidence was obtained in a constitutionally permissible manner. The dropping of charges may impact similar cases involving other athletes at the University of Iowa.