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Judge Revokes De’Niro Laster’s Bail Over Instagram Emoji

8/12/2026

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Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall revoked De’Niro Laster’s bail on Aug 11, 2026.
Prosecutors said De’Niro Laster posted a rat emoji on Instagram to intimidate witnesses in Terry Rozier’s betting case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David I. Berman called the conduct “utterly egregious.”
Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall rejected the claim the emoji was harmless, noting prior cases where calling witnesses “rats” increased sentences.

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Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall revoked De’Niro Laster’s bail on Aug 11, 2026.
Prosecutors said De’Niro Laster posted a rat emoji on Instagram to intimidate witnesses in Terry Rozier’s betting case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney David I. Berman called the conduct “utterly egregious.”
Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall rejected the claim the emoji was harmless, noting prior cases where calling witnesses “rats” increased sentences.