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Green Beret pleads not guilty to betting on his mission

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier denied allegations that he used classified military intelligence to place winning wagers on a prediction market platform.

Published Apr 28, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Manhattan federal court to allegations that he used classified military intelligence to place winning bets on a prediction market platform. Prosecutors say the soldier leveraged classified information to wager successfully, a claim he has denied in court.