Malik Beasley Expects To Plea Guilty In Sports Betting Case

NEW YORK – Former NBA player Malik Beasley expects to plea guilty on federal charges stemming from his involvement in a sports betting bribery scheme. Beasley previously pled not guilty to four federal charges – bribery in sporting contests, money laundering conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, and honest service wire fraud conspiracy – but a change of plea was referred to by the judge overseeing Beasley’s case. The potential “change of plea” for Beasley’s upcoming court hearing, paired with Beasley’s attorney confirming plea negotiations with the Department of Justice, suggests the change is imminent.