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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
NBA legend pokes fun at his arrest for illegal gambling in bizarre video after being released from jail on $50k bond
Former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas has poked fun at his arrest for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation after sharing a video on social media. The case against him was announced by the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California on Wednesday afternoon. However, during a court appearance, Arenas pleaded not guilty and was released pending trial after paying a $50,000 (£38,000) bond. The former Wizards star then swiftly took to social media to address fans and followers for the first time, as he triumphantly claimed: 'They can't hold me'. A video posted by Arenas showed him leaving the police department and joyfully walking down a set of stairs, while a woman behind the camera shouted: 'Free!' The caption to the post, on Arenas' Instagram, read: 'Im Back on the Block like its HOT. This aint got s*** to do with me 'just rented the house' Gilbert Arenas has poked fun at his arrest for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation Im Back on the Streets 🗣️This aint got shyt to do with me ' just rented the house' Wasnt apart — Gilbert Arenas (@NoChillGilZero) July 31, 2025 'Wasnt apart of the Festivities. #SnitchingGilComingSOON'. Named alongside Arenas - known in his playing days as 'Agent Zero' - are five co-conspirators who have been charged with operating and illegal gambling business. The other five people charged are as follows: Israeli suspected organized crime figure Yevgeni Gershman, 49, Evgenni Tourevski, 48, Allan Austria, 52, Yarin Cohen, 27, and Ievgen Krachun, 43. Along with Arenas, those five were detained without incident by LAPD, Homeland Security, and the IRS. If convicted, the defendants face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for each count. Arenas was arraigned on Wednesday afternoon after appearing in a Los Angeles court for the first time. Trial is scheduled for September 23. An unsealed indictment reveals that from September 2021 to July 2022, Arenas rented out a mansion that he owned in Encino - north of Hollywood - 'for the purpose of hosting high-stakes illegal poker games', according to officials. The US Attorney's Office says a man named Arthur Kats staged the mansion to host the games 'at Arenas' direction' and also 'found co-conspirators to host the games, and collected rent from the co-conspirators on Arenas' behalf.' Officials say that the operation even included a poker felt labeled 'ARENAS POKER CLUB' - featuring an image of Arenas in his basketball uniform and his No. 0. 'Gershman, Tourevski, Austria, and Cohen managed illegal "Pot Limit Omaha" poker games, among other illegal games, at the Encino mansion, collected a "rake" - a fee the house charged from each pot either as a percentage or a fixed amount per hand - and invited players to compete,' officials say. Krachun, meanwhile, worked as a "chip runner" - tracking the wins and losses of the players involved, distributing poker chips, and paying employees. Gershman has been accused of hiring young women to serve drinks, provide massages, and offer companionship to the players in exchange for tips. These women were also charged a 'tax' - a percentage of their earnings from working the games. Additionally, chefs, valets, and armed security guards were hired. Beyond the games, Gershman has also been charged with three additional counts: conspiracy to commit marriage fraud, marriage fraud, and making a false statement on an immigration document. Gershman faces these charges alongside 35-year-old Valentina Cojocari - who he is alleged to have conspired to enter into a sham marriage with for the purpose of obtaining permanent legal status in the US. Arenas is the former owner of a five-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion in Encino located at 4550 Gable Drive that he sold in December of 2022, after the gambling business is believed to have ended. Authorities say this is where the operation was run. He sold the mansion for $3.1million. The property features lavish views and outdoor spaces (including a pool and a hot tub), a massive kitchen, and a three-car garage among other amenities. Arenas previously tried selling the property for as much as $3.8m. This is not the first time that Arenas has run afoul of the law. Most notably, Arenas was suspended for a total of 50 games in the 2009-10 season for bringing a firearm into the Wizards locker room and drawing it on teammate Javaris Crittenton in an argument about gambling debts. Police investigated the incident and charged Arenas with carrying a pistol without a license. He was sentenced to two-years probation and 30 days in a halfway house. In June of 2013, the LAPD arrested Arenas for possession of illegal fireworks. Off the court, Arenas has made a number of controversial racial statements about European players entering the NBA and about international stars from Africa . In the aftermath of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green punching then-Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in December of 2023, Arenas appeared to praise him .
Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
SABLE OFFSHORE SHAREHOLDER ALERT by Former Louisiana Attorney General: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Reminds Investors With Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Sable Offshore Corp.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ('KSF') and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until September 26, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SOC), if they purchased the Company's securities (1) between May 19, 2025 and June 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the 'Class Period'); and/or (2) pursuant and/or traceable to Sable's May 21, 2025 secondary public offering (the 'SPO'). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. What You May Do If you purchased securities of Sable Offshore and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ( or visit to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by September 26, 2025. About the Lawsuit Sable Offshore and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws. On June 4, 2025, the Company disclosed that 'a Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge granted ex parte requests from plaintiffs in Center for Biological Diversity, et al. v. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, et al. (25CV02244) and Environmental Defense Center, et al. v. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, et al. (25CV02247) for temporary restraining orders prohibiting Sable Offshore Corp. from restarting transportation of oil through the Las Flores Pipeline System pending the hearing on an order to show cause regarding a preliminary injunction scheduled for July 18, 2025. Sable is exploring all possible avenues available to address these preliminary rulings.' On this news, the price of Sable's shares fell by $0.94 per share, or 3.91%, to close at $23.10 on June 4, 2025. The case is Johnson v. Sable Offshore Corp., et al., No. 25-cv-6869. About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, New Jersey, and a representative office in Luxembourg.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Attorney ‘unapologetically' prosecutes ICE agent assailants with federal criminal charges
U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli details the criminal charges facing those who 'obstruct, assault' I.C.E. agents on 'America Reports.' Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
6 days ago
- Fox News
Attorney ‘unapologetically' prosecutes ICE agent assailants with federal criminal charges
U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli details the criminal charges facing those who 'obstruct, assault' I.C.E. agents on 'America Reports.'
NDTV
21-07-2025
- NDTV
2 Thieves Were Arrested In Delhi. Then Mumbai, Bengaluru Connection Emerged
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police have arrested two criminals linked to more than two dozen thefts across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The arrests follow an investigation into a major burglary reported in Old Rajinder Nagar earlier this year. On May 27, a resident of Old Rajinder Nagar filed a complaint reporting the theft of gold, silver, diamond jewelry, and Rs 15,000 - Rs 20,000 in cash from their residence. An FIR was registered at the Rajinder Nagar Police Station, and later, the case was transferred to the Special Staff, Central District. The investigation team reviewed multiple CCTV footages and combined manual surveillance with advanced technical tracking methods. On 18 July, acting on a tip-off, the team laid a trap near Shivaji Park, Minto Road, and successfully apprehended both suspects. Who are the accused Forty-year-old Akbar alias Firoz alias Babu, a resident of Loni Ghaziabad, was found to be involved in 20 criminal cases across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. He was declared a Proclaimed Offender on December 21, 2021. Forty-year-old Ramesh alias Kallu, from Maujpur in Delhi, has a criminal history including 13 cases, ranging from attempt to murder and Arms Act violations. He was declared a Proclaimed Offender on May 9, 2022. Revelations during interrogation During interrogation, both accused confessed to the Rajinder Nagar theft and also admitted to a major heist in CR Park, where they reportedly stole 1 kg of gold, 1 kg of silver, and Rs 20 lakh in cash. They further confessed to being involved in more than 16 thefts. They revealed that the stolen goods were divided in North East Delhi's Seemapuri. The accused also named an accomplice, Monu alias Abhishek, who is currently on the run.
