As reported by: BBC News
Online gaming site Betonsports has removed its chief executive - who is being held in a US jail awaiting trial on racketeering charges.
Betonsports said the decision to end David Carruthers' contract was "as a consequence of (his) continued detention by US authorities."

He was arrested last week as part of a US move to tackle internet gaming.

The 48-year-old is in a Missouri prison after earlier waiving his right to a bail hearing.

Betonsports said: "Clearly while he remains in the custody of the US government he is unable to perform his duties."

It added it had been unable to speak directly with Mr Carruthers, who was named along with 11 other people and three other companies in a Federal indictment.

A warrant also has been issued for the arrest of Betonsports founder Gary Stephen Kaplan, 47, who is charged with 20 offences including tax evasion and conspiracy.

On Tuesday Betonsports, which has temporarily closed its website, distanced itself from Mr Kaplan - saying that he has no managerial role with the firm and worked only as a consultant.
Article By: BBC News