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Federal indictment says player agreed to manipulate performance for gamblers
A federal indictment alleges a professional basketball player accepted payments to alter his on-court performance. The player reportedly owed money to a former teammate who introduced him to the gamblers.
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A federal indictment charges a professional basketball player with agreeing to manipulate his own performance to benefit gamblers. The indictment states the player was in debt to a former teammate at the time he accepted the arrangement. Prosecutors say the former teammate introduced the player to individuals seeking to influence game outcomes.
The document outlines the alleged agreement but does not specify dates, teams, or dollar amounts.
Background on the case Federal authorities filed the indictment in recent days.
The charges focus on sports betting manipulation rather than broader gambling activity. No trial date has been set. The player has not entered a plea.
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