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NBA champion and current Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy, potentially facing decades in prison. The charges stem from allegations that Billups profited from rigged poker games involving mafia members and another former NBA player. The arraignment took place in New York City, where Billups’ co-defendants face additional charges like running an illegal gambling business and extortion. The investigation continues.
