Like A Mofo Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I hope E$PN isn't too disappointed: Wayne's World February 16, 2006, 3:24 PM EST TRENTON, N.J. -- Hockey icon Wayne Gretzky will not face criminal charges in connection with a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring busted in New Jersey last week, and he is unlikely to be called to testify against others in the case, his lawyer said Thursday. Attorney Ron Fujikawa said he received assurances from New Jersey authorities last week that Gretzky was not in any way a central figure in the criminal investigation. That's not surprising, Fujikawa said, because Gretzky did nothing illegal. Under New Jersey law, it is not a crime to place a bet, even if the wager is with a bookie. People who place bets for others can be prosecuted, however, as can people who profit off someone else's bets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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