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American Football Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been in the sporting industry for years. Throughout his career, the star has made the headlines for many good reasons, including his skills. However, Odell has also been in the news for the wrong reasons. Recently, internet users were left speechless after Odell Beckham Jr. was slammed with assault allegations. However, investigations are still going on, and according to recent reports, there is a likelihood the accusations are false.
Wide Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Slammed With Assault Allegations
Several weeks ago, Odell was allegedly involved in an altercation at an undisclosed Los Angeles hotspot. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was accused of physical assault by a woman. According to the accuser, the 30-year-old approached her and “grabbed her by the neck with light pressure.” A few days later, the unidentified woman met with the police, filed a report, and an investigation began.
However, wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s spokesperson told TMZ that the police hadn’t contacted them. The spokesperson also mentioned that they were oblivious to any ongoing investigation. Also, Odell’s representatives have denied the assault allegations. Meanwhile, John Terzian, the venue owner where the alleged assault occurred, has rubbished the allegations. Speaking to TMZ, he maintained that the woman’s claims were false. In his words:
“We were contacted about an investigation and reviewed the videos, the claim is false.”
John further explained that there was no evidence of the woman being in the area she claimed the incident occurred. Overall, John’s confession and the footage point to wide receive Odell Beckham Jr.’s innocence. However, further investigations will reveal what truly happened.
Odell Signs A Deal
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s assault allegations come a few days after he was signed to a lucrative deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Odell signed the deal after missing the entire last season after tearing his ACL during a match and recovering from the injury. According to reports, the one-year deal is worth up to $18 million. The NFL star is finally set to return to the field. Hopefully, he focuses on his career and stays out of trouble, as Odell is quite familiar with drama.