Malik Beasley Reportedly Negotiating Plea Agreement With DOJ
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is reportedly negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice following initial not guilty pleas to charges of altering his game performance for sports bettors and to ease personal debts.
Dothan, AL, October 24, 2026 —
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is reportedly negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice, according to the information provided. The reported negotiations follow initial not guilty pleas to charges alleging that he altered his game performance for sports bettors and to ease personal debts.
The available information does not specify when the negotiations began, what terms are being discussed or whether an agreement has been reached. It also does not provide details about the games or conduct at issue, the specific charges, or the court handling the case. No additional statements from Beasley, his representatives or the Department of Justice were included.
The distinction between reported negotiations and a finalized agreement is important: the information describes Beasley as negotiating a plea agreement, but does not say that he has entered a new plea or that the matter has been resolved. His initial pleas were not guilty, as stated in the summary.
The allegations concern purported efforts to alter game performance for the benefit of sports bettors and to ease personal debts. The information provided does not explain how those alleged aims were connected or give further details about the conduct. It also does not state whether any other people are involved, or describe any court dates, rulings, penalties or next steps.
Because the reported negotiations and underlying allegations are the only details available, the status and possible outcome of the case remain unclear. No terms of a possible agreement or further developments were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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