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Chauncey Billups Posts $5 Million Bail Using Colorado Home as Collateral During Monday’s arraignment, former NBA star Chauncey Billups was hit with a $5 million bail, which he secured by putting up his Colorado residence as collateral. The courtroom moment underscored the seriousness of the federal charges now hanging over the retired basketball icon. Billups entered a not-guilty plea to three major counts: Wire Fraud Conspiracy Money-Laundering Conspiracy Federal prosecutors allege that Billups participated in a scheme involving fraudulent financial activity and coordinated efforts to move illicit funds through various channels. Details of the alleged operation have not yet been fully disclosed, and the case is expected to move into a lengthy discovery and pre-trial process. His legal team maintains that Billups is innocent and intends to fight the charges aggressively, arguing that the government has misinterpreted his financial dealings. The court scheduled additional hearings in the coming months as the case progresses. If convicted, Billups could face significant fines and potential prison time. #ChaunceyBillups #NBA #WireFraud #Conspiracy #MoneyLaundering #FederalCourt #Colorado #LegalNews #Arraignment #BreakingNews #CrimeUpdate #CourtCase