DOJ announces charges against 10 former NFL players over an alleged scheme to defraud millions of dollars from the league's health care benefits program.
Among those charged include former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, 38, former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers, 38, and former Houston Texans safety Ceandris Brown, 36. The government has also filed a notice that it intends to charge former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joe Horn, 47, with conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Federal authorities announce charges against 10 former National Football League players over a scheme that allegedly defrauded more than $3.4 million from a healthcare program for retired athletes, during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, Dec. 12, 2019. He added,"We have prioritized the investigation and prosecution of health care fraud in our office, and we appreciate the partnership we share with the Criminal Division and the FBI in pursuing these important matters."
Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski said there's currently no evidence of doctors being aware of or participating in the players' alleged fraud.
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