By WFAN.com
Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is firing back against the man who claimed he was brutally beaten by one of his bodyguards. Beckham Jr. is suing Ishmael Temple, who was suing him for $1 million. The Pro Bowl receiver is filing a countersuit for civil extortion against Temple.
In the court documents, Beckham Jr. claims that Temple and his attorney were only after a huge payday. Temple initially demanded $999,999, but the price was eventually lowered to $225,000.
"As one of the most famous athletes in the country, Mr. Beckham presents an enticing target for shakedown artists," Beckham's suit says. "Suffice it to say, Mr. Beckham refused to be extorted."
Temple sued Beckham in March, claiming he nearly died when he was pummeled by Beckham's personal chef and private security guard — and that the gridder did nothing to stop it.
Through his attorney, Beckham has denied all of the allegations.
