New Orleans PD issues arrest warrant for Odell Beckham Jr. on simple battery charge

It appears Odell Beckham Jr.’s antics Monday evening weren’t restricted to handing out cash to LSU gamers.

New Orleans TV station WDSU, citing a legislation enforcement supply, reported Thursday that the New Orleans Police Division issued a warrant — on a easy battery cost — for Beckham’s arrest. Yahoo Sports later reported the division sought a warrant on misdemeanor sexual battery, however the choose declined it. They accepted it after NOPD rewrote it for for easy battery.

Video of the incident exhibits Beckham, a former Tigers and present Cleveland Browns receiver, participating an officer in LSU’s locker following its 42-25 win over Clemson within the School Soccer Playoff championship recreation. The video exhibits Beckham slapping the officer’s bottom when he had his again turned. The officer circled to verbally confront Beckham however didn’t have interaction him bodily.

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The confrontation probably stems from the truth that police informed LSU gamers following the sport they may not smoke cigars within the locker room. Stories from AL.com’s Michael Casagrande indicated police threatened arrest of players who didn’t quit smoking.

The Browns additionally issued an announcement on Beckham shortly after information broke on Thursday:



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