Malik Beasley in federal plea talks over alleged sports-betting scheme
Malik Beasley’s attorney said negotiations with federal prosecutors were continuing on Oct. 24, 2026, although the former NBA player had not signed an agreement. Beasley pleaded not guilty in July after being indicted in a case involving alleged manipulation of his statistics and wagers linked to his performance in Milwaukee Bucks games.
By StoryBreak
Published October 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
Malik Beasley’s attorney said on Oct. 24, 2026, that discussions with federal prosecutors were continuing. Beasley had not signed a plea agreement by that date.
Federal prosecutors indicted Beasley on June 29, 2026, along with five other defendants. The Justice Department listed allegations including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery connected to sporting contests, conspiracy involving honest-services wire fraud and money-laundering conspiracy.
The government said the case included wagers tied to Beasley’s performance during Milwaukee Bucks games. The indictment also connected Beasley to alleged manipulation of his statistics during the 2023-24 season.
Beasley entered a not-guilty plea in federal court on July 1, 2026. He was released under a $100,000 bond package, and the matter was assigned to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
The available record shows plea negotiations but does not show that Beasley had finalized an agreement as of Oct. 24, 2026.
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