In the villa of the former player poker games with very high posts. You are in handcuffs, including a man suspected of being an exponent of organized crime of Israel
Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA player, was arrested on charges of organizing illegal poker games in his villa in Los Angeles and having released false statements to the agents. With him five other men, including Yevgeni Gershman, suspected of being an exponent of Israeli organized crime. The homeland Security Investigations is investigating the question. In the event of a sentence, the defendants risk five years of imprisonment for each charge.
Who is Arenas
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Arenas was an excellent guard and one of the most popular players in the League. Drafted with the 30th choice in 2001 by the Golden State Warriors, he experienced the peak of his career with the Washington Wizards. Even if he was unable to win the ring, Arenas became an icon of the franchise. “Agent Zero” also played with Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies and Shanghai Sharks.
accusation
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According to the deed of accusation issued on 15 July and made public today, from September 2021 to July 2022 the defendants would have managed an illegal gambling activity with very high episodes. Arenas would have made available a villa of his own in Encino and given the task to Arthur Kats to find accomplices and collect the rent. The defendants were called to appear for the preliminary hearings in the afternoon today at the United States District Court in Los Angeles.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
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