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CLEVELAND, Ohio — An Ohio man who ripped off four NFL players in a horse-racing investment scheme, including former Cleveland Browns, and used the money to finance his lavish lifestyle was sentenced Monday to 21 months in federal prison.
Jonathan Pippin wept as he apologized for ripping off former Cleveland Browns players Chansi Stuckey, Reggie Hodges, former Browns and current Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Norwood and current San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead.
Pippin, 30, of Logan said his lifestyle, his alcoholism and the need to sustain both caught up with him.