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Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts.

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What happenedFormer NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges.
What changedThe left frames it as "Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges". The right frames it as "Malik Beasley pleading not guilty to gambling charges as ex-NBA star wants to ‘move on’ w...".
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Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain...

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Malik Beasley pleading not guilty to gambling charges as ex-NBA star wants to ‘move on’ with life, lawyer says

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Beasley, 29, and sports agent Paolo Zamorano, who also pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, were among six people charged in an indictment unsealed this week.

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Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life”…

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Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges

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Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games to enrich sports bet...

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Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to sports betting charges

The 29-year-old was released on a $100,000 bond package cosigned by his parents, who appeared in court via telephone.

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