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FBI Director Kash Patel describes alleged “wide-sweeping criminal enterprise”

  1. New York prosecutors and FBI chief to hold news conferencepublished at 14:37 BST 23 October

    Prosecutors in New York and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel are expected to hold a news conference at 10:00 EST (15:00 BST) to announce the arrests in the cases and provide additional details.

    We'll bring you the latest updates on this as we get them.

  2. Officials investigating heavy betspublished at 14:26 BST 23 October

    Federal investigators had been probing unusual betting activity related to a March 2023 game Rozier played for the Charlotte Hornets, according to CBS.

    Officials were investigating whether Rozier manipulated his performance in the game for an illegal sports gambling scheme, according to The Athletic, external.

    During the game, Rozier played roughly nine minutes and scored five points against the New Orleans Pelicans because of a sore right foot.

    Before that game, he averaged 35 minutes of playing time and about 21 points per game.

    Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier playing in January 2023Image source, USA Today Sports
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    Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier playing in January 2023

  3. Portland Trail Blazers coach and Miami Heat player arrestedpublished at 14:23 BST 23 October
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    A National Basketball Association player and coach are two of several people across the country who have been charged with illegal sports betting, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.

    Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were arrested after Wednesday's games, CBS says.

    This is a breaking news story - stay with us for the latest updates.