The United States Department of Justice confirmed former NFL running back Clinton Portis surrendered to authorities in North Carolina on Friday after being indicted Thursday on charges related to the alleged fraud of the league's health care program for retired players.
Fox 5 DC reported the update. Joe Bruno of WSOC provided further details from Portis' first court appearance in the case Friday afternoon:
Joe BrunoPortis is facing conspiracy, wire fraud and healthcare fraud charges. He surrendered to the FBI this morning. His attorney appointed to him today indicated Portis will later seek additional travel permission to NC and FL so he can visit his children @wsoctv
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