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Malik Beasley negotiating plea deal in gambling case
Original: Former NBA star Malik Beasley negotiating plea deal over gambling charges
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea deal with federal prosecutors over gambling-related charges, according to multiple US news outlets. The case stems from an investigation into betting activity, and a plea agreement could resolve the matter without a trial. Sports outlets are following the story closely given its implications for the league's stance on gambling.
Why now: Fresh reports that a former NBA player may resolve federal gambling charges through a plea deal are drawing wide attention amid heightened scrutiny of sports betting.
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- Former NBA star Malik Beasley negotiating plea deal over gambling charges · Yahoo Sports
- Former NBA Star Malik Beasley Negotiating Plea Deal Over Gambling Charges · U.S. News & World Report
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