# Terry Rozier Requests Separate Trial for Friend

> Terry Rozier wants separate gambling trial from friend Deniro Laster to blame him for insider betting.
- Title: Terry Rozier Requests Separate Trial for Friend · Complex
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: terry rozier, deniro laster, nba, gambling trial, inside information, conspiracy charges, culture, music, Terry, Rozier, Requests, Separate
- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/sports/a/jose-martinez/terry-rozier-seeks-separate-gambling-trial
- Published: 2026-10-22T03:18:27.855+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: terry rozier, deniro laster, nba, gambling trial, inside information, conspiracy charges, culture, music
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Terry Rozier plans to blame friend Deniro Laster for using inside information in NBA gambling scheme.