Malik Beasley to plead guilty in NBA gambling scandal involving wire fraud and sports bribery
NBA player Malik Beasley will plead guilty to charges related to illegal sports gambling, including wire fraud and sports bribery.Summary
NBA player Malik Beasley is set to plead guilty on Dec. 9 to charges stemming from an illegal sports gambling scheme, according to his attorney. Beasley, 29, is accused of altering his performance in at least four games during the 2024 season while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks to benefit bettors and reduce his own gambling debts. He allegedly borrowed money from former teammate Ed Davis after accumulating millions in losses. Beasley was among six people charged in a sweeping federal gambling investigation that has led to more than three dozen arrests, including sports agent Paolo Zamorano. The charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud, sports bribery, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Beasley initially pleaded not guilty in July. The scandal has also implicated other NBA figures such as Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones, with Jones already pleading guilty. Beasley, who last played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024-25 season, has been out of the NBA.
(Source：Fox News)