Ames, Iowa — Three Iowa State Cyclone football players have pleaded guilty to underage gambling and agreed to a plea bargain in which the other charges were dropped. Lawyers representing Hunter Deckers, Jake Remsberg and Dodge Souther announced the plea deal Wednesday afternoon. All three were initially charged with falsifying records, but the state agreed to drop the charges. The three players will each pay $645 fines.
The plea deal is the first of seven Cyclone football players indicted in a statewide sting operation allegedly targeting athletes in Iowa and Iowa State University. Gilaire Bullock and Isaiah Lee have both exited the Cyclone Football program. Deshawn Hanika is still on the team’s roster. Former Cyclone member Eny Wwazrike was also charged with falsifying records. He is currently a member of the Denver Broncos, but has been suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL’s gambling policy.
Deckers, Sauser and Remsberg attorney Mark Weinhart issued the following statement on Wednesday:
Currently, Hunter Deckers, Jake Remsberg and Dodge Souther are each
Solve a criminal case filed by Story County
lawyer. For each student, the state replaces the original tuition fee.
Falsification of records for underage gambling.each
Students have pleaded guilty to underage gambling tickets,
fined $645. The county attorney’s office agreed in each case:
This concludes the criminal proceedings against our customers.Underage gambling tickets are significantly reduced in price compared to:
Alleged falsification of original records. falsification of records
Aggravated misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison.by
In contrast, the only penalty for underage gambling is a $645 fine.
What we expect the courts to impose promptly.Original Records Falsification Charges Against These Young People Never Existed
This case applies both legally and practically. Hunter, Jake and Dodge are not.
I have never been found guilty of that crime. This charge has nothing to do with gambling.
Other than the fact that Hunter, Jake, and Dodge made some bets
Before they turned 21, none of these bets were criminals under Iowa law.These three young men have a very bright future.this makes me happy
As a result, Hunter, Jake, and Dodge are freed up to focus on teaching and studying.
The eligibility aspect of this issue.they plan to continue their favorite sport
and the careers they envision for themselves.Mark Weinhart
Deckers and Remsburg remain on the ISU Football Roster online. Neither are currently playing for the Cyclones. South currently plays for Iowa Central.
