Malik Beasley Negotiating Plea Agreement With Justice Department
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice concerning charges of allegedly altering his game performance to benefit sports bettors and alleviate personal debts.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 24, 2026 —
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice over charges alleging that he altered his game performance to benefit sports bettors and address personal debts.
The reported negotiations concern allegations, not findings established in the information provided. The summary does not say whether an agreement has been reached, what terms are under discussion or how Beasley has responded to the charges.
Details about the alleged conduct are also limited. The summary does not identify the games involved, when the alleged actions occurred, the specific charges, or the court or jurisdiction handling the matter. It does not state whether any other people are accused or provide information about potential penalties.
The negotiations mark the current reported development in the case, but the outcome remains unclear. No plea, court ruling or other next step is specified in the available information. A negotiated agreement should therefore not be described as finalized based on the summary alone.
Beasley is identified in the summary as a former NBA player. It does not provide further details about his playing career or explain how the alleged conduct is said to have benefited bettors or related to his debts. Those details, as well as any response from Beasley or his representatives, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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