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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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<p>Carly Stern is an independent journalist, writer and editor based in Brooklyn. She has written for publications including The New York Times, Vox, The Guardian and The Washington Post.</p>


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Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, speaks with press after his sentencing hearing at Brooklyn Federal Court on December 16, 2024 in New York City. Watson was sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for trying to defraud investors and lenders by lying about the company’s finances after being convicted in July. Samir Rao, the other co-founder of Ozy, and Suzee Han, a former Ozy chief of staff, pleaded guilty last year to fraud charges and both cooperated in the case and testified against Watson.

Ozy Media’s Carlos Watson Sentenced In Fraud Trial

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Looking For Closure At Carlos Watson’s Sentencing Hearing

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Carlos Watson caught mid-speech in a press conference.

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Carlos Watson Played The Wrong Game And Lost

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Jacksonville Jaguars mascot Jaxson de ville, wearing sunglasses and a jersey and carrying the team flag and American flag, leads the team onto the field against the Cleveland Browns in October 2008

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Former Jags Employee Accused Of Stealing $22 Million, Used It On Cars, Gambling, And Crypto

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American Family Insurance Championship – Round Two

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Brett Favre Wanted Inmates To Help Build His Fraudulent Volleyball Stadium

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Dallas Cowboys v Green Bay Packers

Here’s A Good Reason Not To Involve Brett Favre In Your Fraudulent Scheme

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New River Gorge Offers Stunning Trails, Subpar Locations For Faking Your Own Death To Avoid Fraud Charges

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