"Sticker Shock: Mother of Alleged NBA Scam Mastermind Stuck with $250,000 Bail"
In a stunning display of financial backing, the mother of Shane "Sugar" Hennen, 30-year-old Pittsburgh resident Linda Marie Hennen, has been ordered to pony up $250,000 in bail to secure her son's release from federal custody. The hefty sum is part of a complex bond package hashed out with Hennen's lawyer, which includes collateral and a promise that he will appear at his next court date on November 24.
When informed of the terms, Linda Marie let out an audible "Wowww!" – her candid reaction to being asked if she was sure she wanted to guarantee the enormous sum. Her son, who stands accused of orchestrating massive point-shaving schemes and supplying cheating technology to organized crime groups, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges related to his alleged roles in two sprawling indictments.
According to prosecutors, Hennen orchestrated a scheme that saw NBA players like Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter pull themselves out of games early with bogus injuries, raking in big on sports bets. In another indictment, Hennen is accused of supplying cheating technology, including card-shuffling machines altered to digitally read the cards in the deck, to a mob-backed poker game crew that lured in high-rolling marks using former NBA players Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones as bait.
Hennen's mother, who has recently started working as a package handler for UPS earning around $300 a week, seems taken aback by the enormity of the financial burden. Despite initial hesitation, she ultimately agreed to take on the responsibility, with Hennen's brother Colin planning to join her in sharing the bond.
When asked about the allegations against her son, Hennen seemed perplexed, claiming he was confused about the scope of the federal probe that has ensnared him. He also expressed a lack of familiarity with several NBA players mentioned as part of his alleged schemes.
As Hennen faces the possibility of decades in prison if convicted on wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges, it remains to be seen whether his mother's sticker stock will prove sufficient to keep him out of jail.
In a stunning display of financial backing, the mother of Shane "Sugar" Hennen, 30-year-old Pittsburgh resident Linda Marie Hennen, has been ordered to pony up $250,000 in bail to secure her son's release from federal custody. The hefty sum is part of a complex bond package hashed out with Hennen's lawyer, which includes collateral and a promise that he will appear at his next court date on November 24.
When informed of the terms, Linda Marie let out an audible "Wowww!" – her candid reaction to being asked if she was sure she wanted to guarantee the enormous sum. Her son, who stands accused of orchestrating massive point-shaving schemes and supplying cheating technology to organized crime groups, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges related to his alleged roles in two sprawling indictments.
According to prosecutors, Hennen orchestrated a scheme that saw NBA players like Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter pull themselves out of games early with bogus injuries, raking in big on sports bets. In another indictment, Hennen is accused of supplying cheating technology, including card-shuffling machines altered to digitally read the cards in the deck, to a mob-backed poker game crew that lured in high-rolling marks using former NBA players Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones as bait.
Hennen's mother, who has recently started working as a package handler for UPS earning around $300 a week, seems taken aback by the enormity of the financial burden. Despite initial hesitation, she ultimately agreed to take on the responsibility, with Hennen's brother Colin planning to join her in sharing the bond.
When asked about the allegations against her son, Hennen seemed perplexed, claiming he was confused about the scope of the federal probe that has ensnared him. He also expressed a lack of familiarity with several NBA players mentioned as part of his alleged schemes.
As Hennen faces the possibility of decades in prison if convicted on wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges, it remains to be seen whether his mother's sticker stock will prove sufficient to keep him out of jail.
This is just crazy... $250,000 bail for a mom who's already struggling financially? I feel bad for Linda Marie, she sounds like a good person. My grandfather used to say that money problems can come from anywhere, even when you're doing the right thing. 
I'm glad Shane has a lawyer who knows what they're doing and can help him out. This is a tough time for her and her family. Maybe they should consider getting a loan or asking friends/family for help? 
The road to success is often paved with the debts of others... 
Her "Wowww!" reaction when she found out was priceless 
. And honestly, I don't think she has any idea what's going on or how deep the federal probe runs... her son seemed clueless about it too 
. It's gonna be a long road for her and Shane if he gets convicted... poor lady is stuck with that $250k bail for years to come 
️ My mom is literally working at UPS and making 300 bucks a week, not exactly swimming in cash 
.
I mean, I get it, her son is allegedly involved in some shady stuff, but come on, that's just excessive. She's gotta take on a 2nd job just to pay the bond herself