Federal prosecutors say 12 defendants in illegal betting case are ready to plead guilty
Federal prosecutors said 12 of 31 defendants in a case involving rigged poker games and illegal sports betting are preparing to enter plea agreements in the coming days. Nine others are still discussing possible agreements to reduce charges; the defendants include former NBA players Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, who have pleaded not guilty.
The case involves alleged illegal sports betting and rigged poker, with plea agreements potentially changing the defendants’ legal status.