Former Binghamton University basketball standout D.J. Rivera has pleaded guilty to one felony count of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property.
Rivera admitted Monday in Broome County Court that he used a debit card that another student lost at a party in 2009 to buy a television, underwear, socks, and cigars.
The 22-year-old Rivera is due back in court May 5 and will be sentenced to interim probation for nine months. He also has to make $374 in restitution to the victim.
Defense attorney Mark Rappaport says if Rivera stays out of trouble while on probation, he'll be allowed to return to court and plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of criminal possession of stolen property.
Rappaport says Rivera is back home in Philadelphia and intends to finish his degree at the university and become a teacher. Rivera also hopes to play pro basketball in Europe, but would be unable to do either with a felony conviction.
