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While Damon Jones entered a not guilty plea today, the court discussed the possibility of a plea bargain. A federal judge indicated openness to negotiations that might see Jones changing his plea, potentially admitting to some charges in exchange for cooperation. Such a deal could involve Jones providing information about other defendants involved in the case—estimated at over 30 individuals—or cooperating against co-conspirators like Chanty Bilips, who is scheduled for his own arraignment later this month.
The next court dates are set for November 24th for Chanty Bilips and December 8th for Terry Rosir, both in Brooklyn federal court. The ongoing case continues to scrutinize the integrity of gambling and insider information within the NBA universe.