Statement Of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Convictions Of Ronald Glen Davis And William Bynum
Former NBA players Ronald Glen Davis and William Bynum were convicted of defrauding the NBA Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan, netting over $5 million in illicit profits.
Ronald Glen Davis and William Bynum, former NBA players, were convicted by a Manhattan jury of a scheme to defraud the NBA Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan. The scheme, which involved over 20 defendants, netted the defendants over $5 million in illicit profits through submitting false claims for medical services never rendered. Both defendants face significant prison time and restitution as part of their sentencing.
Former NBA players Ronald Glen Davis and William Bynum were convicted by a Manhattan jury of a scheme to defraud the NBA Players' Health and Benefit Welfare Plan. The scheme, which involved over 20 defendants, netted the defendants over $5 million in illicit profits through submitting false claims for medical services never rendered. According to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, the conviction demonstrates that no one is exempt from prosecution for engaging in healthcare fraud, regardless of their notoriety or success. Both defendants face significant prison time and restitution as part of their sentencing. The conviction underscores the Department of Justice's commitment to holding all individuals accountable for exploiting employee benefit plans. The case highlights the importance of protecting healthcare plans from fraudulent activities and ensuring that those who engage in such schemes are held accountable under the law.
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Press Release Statement Of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Convictions Of Ronald Glen Davis And William Bynum Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York “Moments ago, a Manhattan jury convicted former NBA players Ronald Glen Davis and William Bynum of a criminal scheme to defraud the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan. While many of the more than 20 defendants convicted in this case were well-known NBA stars, their conduct was otherwise a typical fraudulent scheme designed to defraud the NBA’s health care plan and net the defendants over $5 million in illicit profits. Today’s conviction exemplifies that despite notoriety or success in sports or any other field, no one is exempt from criminal charges if they engage in fraud.” Contact Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated November 15, 2023 Topic Healthcare Fraud Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 23-395
Press Release Statement Of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Convictions Of Ronald Glen Davis And William Bynum Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York “Moments ago, a Manhattan jury convicted former NBA players Ronald Glen Davis and William Bynum of a criminal scheme to defraud the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan. While many of the more than 20 defendants convicted in this case were well-known NBA stars, their conduct was otherwise a typical fraudulent scheme designed to defraud the NBA’s health care plan and net the defendants over $5 million in illicit profits. Today’s conviction exemplifies that despite notoriety or success in sports or any other field, no one is exempt from criminal charges if they engage in fraud.” Contact Nicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated November 15, 2023 Topic Healthcare Fraud Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 23-395