Ed H in Pasadena
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I know this board is moribund, but I thought this story deserved some recognition. This is a crazy allegation: insurance fraud! Many of the names are familiar to long-time NBA fans (close followers of the league) but, except for Tony Allen, none were ever All-Star level.
ESPN story on former players charged with insurance fraud
Teaser
"Associated Press, NEW YORK -- Eighteen former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million, according to an indictment Thursday in New York.
Federal prosecutors planned a news conference for noon ET Thursday to describe the case that was brought in Manhattan federal court."
ESPN story on former players charged with insurance fraud
Teaser
"Associated Press, NEW YORK -- Eighteen former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million, according to an indictment Thursday in New York.
Federal prosecutors planned a news conference for noon ET Thursday to describe the case that was brought in Manhattan federal court."