Former Raptors Center Jontay Porter to Face Federal Criminal Charges in Gambling Scheme, Lifetime Ban

Jul 3, 2024, 07:17 PM

Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter is set to face federal felony charges for his involvement in an alleged sports gambling scheme. The scandal has already led to a lifetime ban from the NBA for Porter and involves four other co-conspirators. Court papers filed yesterday indicate that the charges stem from a betting operation that has seen significant legal repercussions. Porter will face criminal charges, according to a federal court filing.