Billups Pleads Not Guilty in Poker Rigging Scandal

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, a Basketball Hall of Famer, has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy. Prosecutors allege he profited from rigged poker games involving Mafia figures and other NBA players. Billups faces up to twenty years in prison if convicted. He was released on a five million dollar bond and must avoid gambling and contact with other defendants. The Trail Blazers have placed him on unpaid leave, with assistant coach Tiago Splitter serving as interim coach. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.