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Cleveland Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz Face May Trial for Alleged Gambling Scheme

NewsNationDecember 5, 20252 min8,994 views
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Federal Gambling Charges Against Guardians Pitchers

  • Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, appeared in federal court regarding gambling-related charges.
  • ⚖️ They are accused of participating in a scheme to rig individual pitches, allegedly leading bettors to win hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  • 🚫 Both pitchers have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Court Proceedings and Trial Date

  • 🗓️ A federal judge has tentatively set May 4th for jury selection, with the trial expected to begin the following week.
  • 📄 Prosecutors presented evidence, stating they have extracted a terabyte of data from nine different devices.
  • ⏳ A further status hearing is scheduled for January.

Potential Penalties

  • ⛓️ If convicted on all charges, each pitcher faces a potential sentence of up to 60 years in prison.
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