NFL: New England Patriots Practice

Sep 11, 2019; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriot logos on the podium during the press conference before practice at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

The U.S. Attorney's Office on Wednesday filed charges against a 23-year-old sports bettor for making threats of violence against several professional and college athletes.

Benjamin "Parlay" Patz was charged with "transmitting threats in interstate or foreign commerce," according to the complaint filed by the Middle District of Florida.

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