Former NBA player Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from an alleged sports betting scheme in which prosecutors say he manipulated his on-court appearance to benefit bettors.
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Beasley, 29, who wore a navy suit during the brief arraignment in Brooklyn, New York, acknowledged that he read the indictment and understood the charges.
He spoke very little, allowing his attorney to enter a not guilty plea on his behalf. A magistrate judge released him on a $100,000 bond, with his mother and father co-signing.
Beasley is also prohibited from gambling or contacting witnesses and co-defendants.
Federal prosecutors…