Patriots receiver won't face prosecution over online gambling while at LSU
Hindustan TimesNEW ORLEANS — New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will not be prosecuted on charges related to illegal online gaming that police said took place while he was underage and still a player at Louisiana State University, a Baton Rouge prosecutor said Tuesday. Patriots receiver won't face prosecution over online gambling while at LSU First Assistant District Attorney Tracey Barbera said the decision was made in part because Boutte has completed a “gambling awareness” mitigation program. “In light of his mitigatory actions, we do not believe a felony prosecution is appropriate,” said Barbera, who also praised the Louisiana State Police investigation which led to the charges. Boutte was arrested in January after state police said he created an online betting account under a fake name and placed thousands of illegal bets, including 17 on NCAA games, six involving LSU games — and even bet on himself in one game.
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