Malik Beasley Evicted from Detroit Apartment as Gambling Investigation Continues
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#MalikBeasley is facing a rough offseason, with both legal and financial troubles piling up as a federal gambling investigation looms.
Court documents show the 28-year-old was evicted Wednesday from The Stott, a historic high-rise in downtown Detroit owned by Bedrock Detroit, the real estate company tied to Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.
The eviction followed two landlord lawsuits this year for unpaid rent totaling $21,500. In the latest case, Beasley allegedly owed $7,355 and did not respond to the lawsuit, leading to a default judgment against him.
This housing dispute adds to Beasley’s reported $8 million in debts, which include money owed to a celebrity barber, a lender, a marketing firm, and a dentist who began garnishing his Pistons checks earlier this year.
Beasley’s future with Detroit is uncertain. The team halted talks on a pro...