MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Florida sports betting consultant has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he allegedly threatened a customer into giving him more than $25 million. Adam Meyer appeared with his attorney in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee Monday. Meyer’s trial was set for March 16, and a judge continued his $1 million signature bond. According to the indictment, Meyer runs Real Money Sports and advises customers on professional and college teams to bet on. After a Fond du Lac customer reduced his gambling, Meyer told him they were both in danger over a gambling debt that a bookie thought they shared. Prosecutors allege Meyer would call the customer posing as “Kent Wong” and threatened to hurt his family if he didn’t pay. Defense attorney Joel Hirschhorn says he plans a vigorous defense.
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