Patriots receiver won't face prosecution over online gambling while at LSU

Shooting Star – Louisiana State University’s ex-player, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte of the New England Patriots, will not be prosecuted over the cases of fraud and illegal online betting that allegedly occurred while he was under 21 years old and a student at LSU, a top prosecutor of Baton Rouge said on Tuesday.

First Assistant District Attorney Tracey Barbera stated that this was done, among other reasons because Boutte has undergone a ‘gambling awareness’ mitigation programme. Barbera also emphasised that Boutte did not bet against himself or his team — he also pointed out that Boutte’s actions did not entail as many people getting stressed and losing money.

Its better if he can bet against himself, This way he can control the bet Barbera told the Associated press”He can assure you with a dropped ball But he cannot assure you with a reception Or a touchdown. ”

Boutte also has stipulated to a Section 8 banning him from gaming in Massachusetts and on the FanDuel and BET99 online platforms.

Barbera added that considering his actions the prosecution as a felony is not justifiable, though the process that ended in a warrant being issued involved Louisiana State Police.

However, the NFL still could decide to suspend or fine Boutte, yet this option is rather unclear.

“We have been monitoring the situation in the matter which is still pending,” the NFL added on Tuesday in a response through NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy. “Perhaps he could still remain involved in all the team related activities. ”

The Patriots did not provide a statement on Tuesday’s occurrence.

Boutte was arrested in January after state police claimed that he opened the account in a false name and placed thousands of illegitimate bets, 17 of which were NCAA games, six concerned LSU games and in one game, he even bet on himself. Those bets were prohibited owing to state laws which prohibited a “prohibited player”, from placing bets. "

Born in New Iberia and a Westgate High School alumnus, Boutte played for three years with LSU as a wide-receiver, although he participate in 27 games with 21 being start-offs.

He was drafted into the NFL in the sixth round being picked by the Patriots in the year 2023.

Last season as a rookie, he played in only five games and only managed to catch two passes for 19 yards only. He is likely to have a very stiff test to clear the Patriots’ camp when the franchise begins training next week.

Boutte was present for the team’s three day obligatory working program in the spring. Coach Jerod Mayo said in May that they were waiting to see what, if anything, the NFL had to say about his case.

“At the present time he is out here,” Mayo said when asked about the player’s availably going forward, “We will just have to wait to hear from the league Carolina moving forward, but he is out here doing a good job for us. ”

It could be surprised that this report was contributed to by AP Sports Writers Brett Martel in New Orleans and Kyle Hightower in Boston.