CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WGHP) — Former Charlotte Hornets star Terry Rozier was arrested early Thursday as part of an FBI probe into sports betting, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

FBI Director Kash Patel is holding a press conference alongside the Eastern District of New York, announcing the arrests at 10 a.m.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Rozier was under federal investigation in connection with an illegal sports betting scheme in January.

Rozier, who played for the Hornets from 2019 until 2024, is part of a large federal investigation into a group of bettors accused of rigging professional sports games.

Rozier was traded to the Miami Heat in January 2024 and is still currently a part of their roster. The same investigation has already led to one former NBA player, Jontay Porter,

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