Malik Beasley Negotiating Plea Deal With Justice Department
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea deal with the Department of Justice regarding charges of altering his game performance to benefit sports bettors and reduce personal debts.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 24, 2026 —
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice over charges alleging that he altered his game performance to benefit sports bettors and reduce personal debts, according to the information provided.
The negotiations concern charges tied to alleged conduct involving Beasley’s performance and betting. The available information does not identify the specific games or conduct at issue, describe how bettors may have benefited, or provide details about the debts mentioned in the charges.
No terms of a proposed plea agreement were provided, and it is not clear whether an agreement has been reached or accepted by a court. The information also does not specify when the negotiations began, where the case is being handled, what specific charges Beasley faces, or whether he has entered a plea.
The allegations should be distinguished from an established finding of wrongdoing. The summary describes charges and ongoing negotiations; it does not state that Beasley has admitted to the alleged conduct or that a court has reached a decision.
Further details about the case, including any official statements from the Justice Department or Beasley’s representatives, were not included in the information available for this report. The next procedural steps and any outcome of the plea negotiations were also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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