Former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis surrendered to authorities in North Carolina after being charged alongside more than 10 others in an alleged attempt to defraud the NFL’s retired players healthcare program.
The United States Department of Justice confirmed the development in the case, per Fox 5 DC.
Portis is one of 12 former NFL players charged in the case, which alleges players used fraudulent claims to the program.
Portis last played in the NFL in 2010 and earned north of $43 million over the course of his career. Back in 2017, a profile detailed how he fell into debt after his playing career.
Joe Bruno of WSOC added more detail to the current case:
Portis is facing conspiracy, wire fraud and healthcare fraud charges. He surrendered to the FBI this morning. His attorney appointed to him today indicated Portis will later seek additional travel permission to NC and FL so he can visit his children @wsoctv
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) December 13, 2019
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