Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups on Monday pleaded not guilty to charges for his alleged role in an illegal gambling scheme
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from his alleged role in an illegal gambling case, which at least one other ex-player was also caught up in.
The Basketball Hall of Famer was arraigned in federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges. Billups was accused of being involved in a mob-backed scheme to rig illegal poker games in New York, Las Vegas, Miami and the Hamptons.
Chris Heywood, Billups’ lawyer, denied the charges against his client.
„To believe that Chauncey Billups did what the federal government is accusing him of is to believe that he would risk his Hall of Fame legacy, his reputation and his freedom.
