"Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures."
"Jones is charged in both cases with wire fraud conspiracy and money-laundering conspiracy, having previously pleaded not guilty to separate indictments."
"According to prosecutors, Jones sold or attempted to sell non-public information to bettors that James was injured and wouldn't be playing in a February 9, 2023, game against the Milwaukee Bucks."
Damon Jones, a former NBA player, is set to plead guilty in a gambling scandal that has implicated over 30 individuals, including mobsters. His change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for April 28 in Brooklyn federal court. Jones previously pleaded not guilty to charges related to rigged poker games and providing insider information about player injuries. He was arrested alongside notable figures, including Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier. Jones is accused of attempting to sell non-public information regarding LeBron James's injury status to sports bettors.
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