Joe Horn Facing 10 YEARS in Prison Health Care Scam!

As we previously reported, Clinton Portis and 9 NFL players charged for FRAUD in Health Care Scam.

Well, former New Orleans Saint Joe Horn was one of several ex-NFL players. The ex-NFL star just pled guilty. Read on Joe Horn is facing 10 YEARS in prison for his part in the NFL Health Care Scam…

CelebNSports247.com reports that Joe Horn pled guilty to scamming the NFL’s retired player health care plan out of nearly $150,000.

Here is what we’ve learned about Joe Horn part in the NFL Health Care Scam:

Officials say Horn, along with 10 other ex-NFLers, sought reimbursements for things like expensive medical equipment and prescriptions that they never bought in the first place.

Instead of fighting the case in court, 47-year-old Horn agreed to plead guilty on Thursday to one charge of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ Sports, the charge carries a sentence of up to 10 YEARS behind bars – as well as fine of up to $250,000, plus probation.

Horn took the plea deal hoping the judge will take it easy on him. His next hearing is late 2020.

As for the details of the plea agreement, Horn admitted to submitting two false claims that totaled up to $149,775 … and will have to pay that back.

Joe Horn is one of the greatest Saints of all-time. He logged 7,865 receiving yards and 51 receiving TDs in his 7 years as a Saint.