On Monday, federal prosecutors announced allegations that the 29‑year‑old Beasley manipulated his performance statistics in four Milwaukee Bucks games during the 2023‑24 season.
The indictment connects Beasley to a ring that includes Zamorano, ex‑NBA player Edward Davis, and other co‑conspirators. According to the indictment, Davis and others allegedly wagered "hundreds of thousands" of dollars on Beasley's expected statistics. On Wednesday, Judge Taryn Merkl of the US Magistrate Court in Brooklyn permitted Beasley and Zamorano to be released under $100,000 bonds each, secured by family member signatures. Davis and three other defendants are scheduled to appear for arraignment in the coming weeks.
Beasley made no statements while leaving the courthouse. His counsel, Jason Goldman, said, "He's presumed innocent. There's a bigger conversation about the industry and individuals and institutions which are profiting billions and billions of dollars by fueling addictions. That's a broader conversation that has to happen at some point."
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"Ken Breen, a lawyer for Zamorano, said outside the courthouse", "We look forward to our day in court."
This prosecution is part of an ongoing federal inquiry focusing on wagers related to NBA player performances. The investigation has already resulted in charges against other professional athletes, including NBA guard Terry Rozier and MLB pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, highlighting the government's focus on potential corruption in the rapidly expanding sports‑betting market.
The crackdown underscores the growing scrutiny on player prop bets, which allow wagers on individual statistics and have exploded in popularity since the 2018 Supreme Court decision legalizing sports betting. Authorities fear that such bets are vulnerable to manipulation by players or insiders with access to inside information.
According to the indictment, the alleged ring members wagered hundreds of thousands of dollars on Beasley's expected performance. The potential penalties include up to five years in prison and substantial fines, underscoring the federal government's commitment to rooting out corruption in sports gambling.
Three additional individuals are also charged and will appear in court at a later date.
This report is current as of July 1, 2026.
The case represents the latest development in a crackdown on alleged game‑manipulation linked to prop betting, which has grown exponentially since the 2018 Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports gambling. Federal authorities have signaled that they are scrutinizing interactions between athletes, agents, and gamblers who may exploit inside information. The Eastern District of New York is handling the prosecution.
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