Terry Rozier pleads not guilty in betting case
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday in Brooklyn federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering tied to alleged mafia‑linked sports betting rings. He was released on a $3 million bond secured by a Florida home, with prosecutors alleging he shared nonpublic injury information and, in one instance, told a co‑conspirator he would fake an injury during a March 23, 2023 Hornets–Pelicans game; co‑defendant Deniro Laster was released on a $50,000 secured bond.
đź“Ś Key Facts
- Rozier arrested Oct. 23 in Orlando amid an FBI crackdown spanning two federal indictments and 34 defendants
- Charges: conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering (EDNY)
- Bond: $3 million for Rozier (address sealed); $50,000 secured by family for co‑defendant Deniro Laster