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Former Piston Malik Beasley latest to be charged in gambling scandal
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Malik Beasley, who previously played for the team, has been indicted as part of the government's investigation into gambling activities.
A former Detroit Piston is facing charges in a gambling scandal. Malik Beasley, who previously played for the team, has been indicted as part of the government's investigation into gambling activities. The indictment is the latest development in the ongoing investigation.
Details of the charges against Beasley are not specified in the available information. For more information on the indictment and the investigation, readers can refer to the original source, FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News. Further details on the charges and the government's case against Beasley may be available through this source.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News Reading time: 1 min
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