Ex-NBA Guard Malik Beasley In Plea Talks Over Game-Fixing Charges
Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, his attorney said Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Beasley's New York federal case over alleged game-fixing.[1]
Beasley's lawyer said a direction on the talks is expected in the coming days.[1] Beasley pleaded not guilty in July 2026 to charges that include wire fraud conspiracy and bribery in sporting contests.[1]
The indictment says Beasley tried to fix his performance in at least four Milwaukee Bucks games in 2024.[1] Prosecutors say the scheme would have let bettors who bribed him profit and would have reduced his debts to former player Ed Davis.[1]
Beasley and his agent, Paolo Zamorano, are among six defendants charged in the scheme, which is part of a federal investigation that produced more than three dozen arrests.[1] Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded guilty in April 2026, becoming the first defendant to admit wrongdoing in the sweep.[1]
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- On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Malik Beasley's attorney said he is negotiating a plea agreement with DOJ, with an expected direction in coming days.
- Beasley pleaded not guilty in July 2026 in New York federal court to charges including wire fraud conspiracy and bribery in sporting contests.
- The indictment alleges Beasley tried to fix his performance in at least four Milwaukee Bucks games in 2024 so that bettors who bribed him would profit and his debts to Ed Davis would be reduced.
- Beasley and agent Paolo Zamorano are among six defendants charged in a gambling scheme that is part of a federal investigation with more than three dozen arrests.
- Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded guilty in April 2026 in the same gambling sweep, becoming the first defendant to do so.
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