Plea bargain in works for Jay Vincent
August 31, 2010
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP)—Court filings show a plea bargain is in the worksfor ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, whoappeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam.
Vincent was silent in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids as a not-guiltyplea to fraud and tax charges was entered on his behalf. But a judge also set aSept. 28 hearing for him to change that plea.
Defense lawyer Charles Ford said there could be a guilty plea if it is inhis “client’s best interest.” He declined further comment. The U.S. attorney’soffice declined to comment.
Vincent and an associate are accused of defrauding people by charging themto become certified as home inspectors.
He and Magic Johnson played on the 1979 Michigan State national championshipteam. From 1981-90, Vincent played for Dallas, Washington, Denver, San Antonio,the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia in the NBA.
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