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Sylvain Sultat
Timothy McCormack sentenced to 2 years in prison in NBA betting scandal
Timothy McCormack becomes the first person convicted in the massive betting scandal involving NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter. The American bettor receives a two-year prison sentence.
Mar 13, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter (34) is defended by Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman (13) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Timothy McCormack became the first defendant to be sentenced Wednesday in the massive betting scandal that has rocked the NBA and involves players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter. Federal Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall in Brooklyn handed down a two-year prison sentence to this 38-year-old bettor who described himself as « addicted to gambling. »
A fraud based on insider information
McCormack had defrauded sports betting platforms by using non-public information to place highly profitable bets related to the performances of NBA players involved in the scheme. He notably bet that Porter, then with the Toronto Raptors, and Rozier, then with the Charlotte Hornets, would exit certain games prematurely.
« I have struggled with a gambling addiction for more than half my life, » McCormack said at his sentencing. Judge DeArcy Hall imposed a sentence midway between the four years requested by the government and the no prison time sought by the defense.
Timothy McCormack, describing himself as a gambling addict, was sentenced to two years in federal prison Wednesday.
It marks the first sentencing in a large-scale conspiracy case that includes NBA players Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter.
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« He has an addiction, » the judge acknowledged. « I don’t believe Mr. McCormack’s conduct defines him. » However, she also emphasized the seriousness of the facts: « There is no doubt this is a serious crime. Sports matter to me as an individual, as they should matter to society. »
Terry Rozier and Jontay Porter in the crosshairs of justice
Prosecutor David Berman conceded that McCormack was « not as culpable as some of his co-conspirators » but insisted on his contribution to a « cold, hard fraud. » « Without people like the defendant, these schemes cannot function, » he told the judge.
Terry Rozier, currently on unpaid leave from the Miami Heat, pleaded not guilty in December to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. He is accused of helping friends win bets based on his statistical performance during a March 2023 game. Released on $3 million bail, his next court appearance is scheduled for March.
Jontay Porter pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge in 2024, admitting he conspired to withdraw from games for betting purposes. Banned for life from the NBA, he awaits sentencing.
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