USA v. WILLIAMS
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1:21-cr-00603
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July 11, 2023
Feds Want 10-12 Years For NBA Health Fraud's Alleged Leader
Federal prosecutors are requesting a 10- to 12-year prison sentence for a former NBA journeyman who is the alleged ringleader of a sprawling conspiracy to bilk millions from the league's health care plan.
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June 26, 2023
NBA Veteran Cops To Fraudulent Billing In $5M Benefits Scam
Former Portland Trail Blazer Darius Miles became the latest ex-player to admit guilt in the Manhattan U.S. attorney's $5 million NBA health benefits fraud crackdown, telling a New York federal judge he billed for services that he did not receive.
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April 21, 2023
NBA Retirees' Health Fraud Trial Pushed To November
A Manhattan federal judge on Friday delayed the upcoming health care fraud trial of two retired National Basketball Association players from May to November after defense attorneys flagged timing conflicts and their ongoing struggles navigating an unfamiliar e-discovery platform.
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April 18, 2023
Ex-NBA Player, Doc Face More Charges In Health Fraud Case
A former Boston Celtics basketball player and a physician face fresh charges in the $5 million NBA health plan fraud case, according to a superseding indictment filed in Manhattan federal court.
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April 14, 2023
'Kobe Stopper' 7th Ex-Player To Avoid Jail In $5M NBA Fraud
Onetime Portland Trail Blazer Ruben Patterson on Friday became the seventh former player to avoid prison time in the NBA's $5 million health benefits fraud crackdown, after the 10-year veteran nicknamed "The Kobe Stopper" admitted to submitting $221,000 worth of fraudulent invoices.
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April 12, 2023
Ex-Laker Brown Avoids Prison In $5M NBA Health Fraud Case
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday allowed former Los Angeles Laker Shannon Brown to avoid prison after he admitted submitting $320,000 of fraudulent invoices as part of a $5 million health benefits scam by former NBA players.
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April 05, 2023
Longtime Celtic Tony Allen Cops Plea In $5M NBA Fraud Case
Former Boston Celtic Tony Allen on Wednesday became one of the NBA's highest-profile former players to admit guilt in pro basketball's $5 million health benefits scam, telling a Manhattan federal judge that he took fraudulent reimbursements.
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March 31, 2023
NBA Health Care Fraud Prosecutors Nab 3 More Plea Deals
Manhattan federal prosecutors have secured three more plea deals in a once-sweeping case alleging 24 defendants, including 18 former NBA players, conspired to defraud the league's health care plan with fake invoices.
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March 30, 2023
Izzo Vouches For Ex-Laker In Bid To Avoid Fraud Prison Term
Former Los Angeles Laker and Michigan State University player Shannon Brown has asked a Manhattan federal judge for no prison time after pleading guilty to a role in a scheme to defraud the NBA's health care fund, citing letters of support including from legendary Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.
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March 28, 2023
Feds Eye More Plea Deals In NBA Health Care Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors say they are discussing possible plea deals with some of the seven remaining defendants in a case alleging former NBA players defrauded the league's health care plan of nearly $4 million.