Four Iowa State football players and three from Iowa have been charged in the state’s investigation into sports wagering, which alleges that several placed bets on games in which they played.
Four Iowa State football players and three from Iowa have been charged in the state’s investigation into sports wagering, which alleges that several placed bets on games in which they played.
According to criminal complaints filed Thursday in district courts for Story County and Johnson County, the players face the charge of tampering with records, an aggravated misdemeanor, for concealing their identity in electronic wagering activities. The group includes Iowa State starting running back Jirehl Brock and three others with starting experience — offensive tackle Jake Remsburg, defensive tackle Isaiah Lee and tight end DeShawn Hanika. All four athletes charged on Thursday have not been practcing.
Iowa wide receiver Jack Johnson was also charged, as well as former Iowa players Arland Bruce IV and Reggie Bracy, who transferred to Oklahoma State and Troy, respectively. Iowa student manager Owen O’Brien also faces the charge.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of up to two years in prison and a fine ranging from $855 to $8,540. According to the NCAA’s updated guidelines on gambling, athletes who wager on their own sports or others at their school can face permanent loss of eligibility. Another group of Iowa State and Iowa athletes was charged earlier this month in the state’s investigation, including ISU projected starting quarterback Hunter Dekkers.
