Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has recently been named a suspect in an assault investigation following a woman’s claim that the NFL star placed his hand around her neck at a popular Los Angeles hotspot, Delilah. Beckham Jr., however, has stated that the allegations are unfounded.
According to law enforcement officials who spoke with TMZ Sports, the alleged incident took place several weeks ago when the woman accused the 30-year-old football player of approaching her and lightly grabbing her throat. However, a representative for Beckham Jr. informed us that they were not aware of any investigation and had not been contacted by the police. The representative also adamantly denied that the NFL star had done anything wrong.
Sources reveal that after the supposed altercation, both the woman and Beckham Jr. continued to stay at the venue for the rest of the night without further incident. The police met with the accuser a few days later, and she subsequently filed a report.
When Delilah was contacted for comment, John Terzian, the owner of the L.A. hotspot, told us, “We were contacted about an investigation and reviewed the videos; the claim is false. There is no evidence of this person even being in the area where she claims the incident occurred.”
The timing of these allegations coincides with the announcement of Beckham Jr.’s recent signing as the newest star wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens. The talented athlete has secured a one-year deal worth up to $18 million. Beckham Jr., a first-round pick in 2014, is set to make a significant comeback this season after missing the entirety of 2022 due to an ACL tear during the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
