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Terry Rozier Requests Separate Trial for Friend
Terry Rozier wants separate gambling trial from friend Deniro Laster to blame him for insider betting.
In brief
Terry Rozier wants separate gambling trial from friend Deniro Laster to blame him for insider betting. Terry Rozier plans to blame friend Deniro Laster for using inside information in NBA gambling scheme. Originally reported by Complex.
Terry Rozier and Deniro Laster
Terry Rozier and longtime friend Deniro Laster want separate trials because Rozier plans to argue Laster used inside information without his knowledge.
Rozier's Defense Claim
Rozier's attorney says he did not know about any bets, left the March 23 game due to injury, and Laster is guilty of using the information.
Gambling Scheme Details
Rozier and Laster allegedly planned to take advantage of Rozier's leg injury during a March 2023 NBA game for $100,000 in bets.
Prosecutors' Concerns
Prosecutors worry Rozier using Laster as a scapegoat could lead to Laster facing two prosecutors in a single trial.
The takeaway
Terry Rozier plans to blame friend Deniro Laster for using inside information in NBA gambling scheme.
