The attorney for a former Jacksonville Jaguars employee facing federal fraud charges said his client suffers from a gambling addiction that contributed to his alleged theft of more than $22 million from the franchise.

• Former Jaguars employee facing federal fraud charges
• Allegedly stole over $22 million from the franchise
• Attorney claims gambling addiction contributed to the theft
• Misappropriated funds were primarily from gambling losses
• Used stolen funds for personal expenses and purchases
• NFL's gambling policy prohibits employees from gambling on any sport
• No evidence of inside information or compromised games
• Defendant has waived indictment and will make a plea hearing