Originally published Oct. 23, 1992.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bulls star Michael Jordan had his day in court Thursday, and it lasted nine minutes.
On the witness stand, Jordan admitted he gave James “Slim” Bouler a cashier’s check for $57,000 to cover gambling losses from a weekend of high-stakes golf and poker last year in Hilton Head, S.C.
Bouler, 41, is on trial in federal court on drug and money-laundering charges.
A jury, which is expected to receive the case today after closing arguments, will consider whether Bouler, if guilty, should forfeit the $57,000 from Jordan.