Tony Rizzo of the Kansas City Star reported the news, noting a press conference is scheduled Wednesday regarding the case. No details have been disclosed at this time, though Washington was arrested by officials from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Internal Revenue Service.
A charity founded by Washington was recently named in two federal court cases in Kansas City. One involves Hall of Fame football player Ronald Mix, who pleaded guilty to tax fraud Monday. According to Rizzo, Mix donated $155,000 over three years to an unnamed person's charity in exchange for consultant work. The person was paid for referring clients to Mix.
It is not clear at this time whether Washington is that person.
Washington, 64, played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, San Diego Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors over his 10-year NBA career. He is perhaps best known for nearly kil ...
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