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Was Scott Foster arrested? Rumors erupt online following Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier NBA gambling scandal
The viral report of NBA referee Scott Foster’s arrest is untrue, as he was never indicted by FBI. The claim went viral after the recent arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in a gambling scandal.
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While he remains uncharged by FBI and law enforcement, the 58-year-old referee has had his fair few run-ins with the wrong side of basketball. Foster was implicated during the 2007 trial of former NBA ref Tim Donaghy, who pled guilty on counts of match fixing and fraud.
X-ray tables. Hidden cameras. Pre-marked cards. Here's how investigators say suspects rigged poker games to allegedly steal at least $7 million.
The “Toronto Rangers,” of course, do not exist. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday on charges related to an illegal poker operation tied to organized crime, according to an ABC News report.