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Former NBA Player Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Defrauding Health Care Plan
A former NBA player has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in a scheme to make false statements to a health care benefit plan. William Bynum, 41, of Bensenville, Illinois, was found guilty of conspiring to make false statements relating to health care matters following a three-week trial.
The scheme involved Bynum and several other former NBA players, including Terrence Williams and Keyon Dooling, defrauding the National Basketball Association (NBA) Players’ Health and Welfare Benefit Plan. The plan provides benefits to eligible active and former players of the NBA.
According to court documents, Bynum and his co-conspirators submitted false claims to the plan, seeking reimbursement for medical services that were never received. The plan reimbursed Bynum for the majority of his false claims, totaling $182,224.09.
Bynum’s sentence includes 18 months in prison, as well as the forfeiture of $182,224.09 and restitution of $182,224.09. His co-defendant, Ronald Glen Davis, is scheduled to be sentenced on May 9, 2024.
The investigation into the scheme was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the prosecution was handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the FBI and noted that Bynum’s sentence serves as a stark warning that prison time awaits those who seek to defraud and obstruct justice.
Bynum’s case is a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, particularly when it comes to defrauding a health care benefit plan.
The NBA Players’ Health and Welfare Benefit Plan is a vital resource for NBA players, providing essential health care benefits. The plan’s administrators work tirelessly to ensure that benefits are paid out fairly and accurately.
However, as Bynum’s case demonstrates, there are those who seek to exploit the system for personal gain. The NBA and its players must remain vigilant in preventing such schemes and ensuring that the plan remains a trustworthy resource for those who need it.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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