Statement Of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams On The Conviction Of William Washington

“Today, Doctor William Washington was found guilty by a unanimous jury of engaging in a widespread scheme to defraud the NBA Players’ Health and Welfare Benefits Plan.  This scam by former players — some who earned tens of millions in successful NBA careers — and health care providers caused a loss of over $5 million to the health care benefit plan.  The players and doctors who engaged in this audacious scheme clearly thought it would go unnoticed — they were wrong.  Washington now stands convicted of federal crimes for facilitating fraud and betraying his oath as a health care provider.”