Man Pleads Guilty To Betting Ring Involving USD Team
Richard Thweni Of El Cajon Pleaded Guilty Thursday
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Posted: 05/25/2012
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A California man has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he was part of a betting ring involving the University of San Diego's basketball team.Richard Thweni of El Cajon pleaded guilty Thursday in San Diego to conspiracy to commit sports bribery, conduct an illegal gambling business and distribute marijuana. He is among 10 defendants who have been charged with the betting ring.Prosecutors say Brandon Johnson, a former basketball star at USD, was recruited to throw games as part of the scheme.Thweni faces up to five years in prison at sentencing in August.As part of the plea agreement, Thweni admitted to operating a sports book between January 2009 and April 2011, and trying to collect an outstanding gambling debt.
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