Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges
- On Wednesday, former Milwaukee Bucks player Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he manipulated his on-court performance to fix prop bets for co-conspirators.
- Prosecutors allege Beasley conspired with former teammate Ed Davis to fix performance statistics in at least four games during 2024, aiming to pay off millions in gambling debts.
- In the March 10, 2024, game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Beasley grabbed a rebound with one second remaining to secure a $3,252 profit for bettors, according to the indictment.
- A magistrate judge released Beasley on a $100,000 bond following his Brooklyn arraignment, while attorney Jason Goldman stated the player "wants to move on with his life."
- Beasley joins more than three dozen defendants arrested in a broader gambling sweep involving former NBA players and associates of Mafia crime families, according to prosecutors.
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Indicted NBA Star Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty After Voluntary Surrender in Federal Case
Nine-year NBA veteran Malik Beasley has officially pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn federal court to multiple charges stemming from an alleged expansive, illegal sports-betting scheme. ESPN’s Shams Charania initially reported that the government was coordinating a voluntary surrender for Beasley. After the FBI probe into a gambling ring in the NBA was expanded, the guard opted for an immediate court appearance to fight the claims. The unsealed fed…
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The Independent (US)Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty in gambling scandal
Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star ‘wants to move on with his life’ following the arraignment
Malik Beasley pleading not guilty to gambling charges as ex-NBA star wants to ‘move on’ with life, lawyer says
Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts.
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Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges
Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts.
Former NBA player Malik Beasley pleads not guilty in gambling scandal
Former NBA player Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty Wednesday to criminal charges stemming from an alleged sports betting scheme in which prosecutors say he manipulated his on-court appearance to benefit bettors.
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