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."