Billups Faces Mafia Poker Scandal Charges

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, along with former NBA player Damon Jones and alleged members of New Yorks La Cosa Nostra, are set to appear in Brooklyn federal court this Monday. They face charges of fraud and money laundering conspiracy, accused of rigging illegal poker games using high-tech equipment and cheating victims out of millions. This case is part of a broader probe into alleged bet-rigging by professional athletes, with recent charges against Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. Billups, a former NBA champion, is suspended from his coaching position. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.