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Federal authorities in Brooklyn are ready to bring charges against ex-NBA player Jontay Porter
Jontay Porter. Source: Clutchpoints.com

Federal authorities in Brooklyn are ready to bring charges against ex-NBA player Jontay Porter

Jontay Porter, a former Toronto Raptors player, is on the verge of being charged with sports betting crimes by federal prosecutors in Brooklyn. This action led to the National Basketball Association (NBA) decision to ban the athlete from the sport for life.

Newly released court papers obtained by the press do not specify the charges against Porter. However, they do connect the basketball player to an active probe that includes four other individuals. These individuals are accused of utilising insider knowledge in the gambling sector to generate income.

Porter's attorney, Jeff Jensen, acknowledged that his client is struggling with a gambling addiction but is actively seeking help and working with authorities. The Brooklyn prosecutor's office has not issued a statement regarding this matter.

Remember that the NBA's inquiry revealed that Porter disclosed confidential health information in order to leave games early, resulting in bettors winning their wagers when he underperformed. Furthermore, it was uncovered that Porter placed bets on NBA games using a third party's account and occasionally wagered against his own team.

Ammar Awdeh, Timothy McCormack, Mahmoud Mollah, and Long Phi Pham have been accused of participating in a conspiracy to carry out wire fraud. According to court records, they were aware that Porter planned to prematurely end two games in order for their bets on his underperformance to succeed. Porter exited the games soon after they started, claiming to be sick or injured, resulting in statistics that were significantly lower than anticipated.

Furthermore, Porter is also facing supplementary charges as a result of the Ontario Police investigation. Allegedly, Porter's involvement in the scheme stemmed from his gambling debts, as he was coerced by Awde to participate by threatening him with violence if he failed to settle his debts.

The scandal has attracted widespread attention due to its unprecedented nature. No player has previously been subject to a lifetime ban by the NBA for gambling offences.

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