Bengals receiver Chad Johnson is under investigation in Kentucky regarding allegations that he and a local comedy club failed to deliver on promises to provide prizes to patrons. Per WLWT-TV, Newport, Kentucky police are exploring allegations that Johnson and the Funny Bone committed fraud by failing to follow through in connection with promotions that entailed prizes like a Lexus and trips to the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl.
The criminal investigation follows a lawsuit that has been filed against Johnson and the club.
The basic claim is that prizes were promised to promote with regular appearances by Johnson at the club, and that in several instances the promises weren't honored.
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