Arrest Warrant Issued For Odell Beckham Jr. For Spanking An Officer’s Butt
More trouble for Odell Beckham Jr. While the Cleveland Browns football player was celebrating with the LSU football team after they won the National Championship at the Superdome on Monday night, Beckham could be seen on video smacking an officer’s butt!
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In the clip, the officer is seen policing players over the cigar-smoking as they celebrated their victory. However, seconds later, Odell reaches the back of his hand and smacks the officer right on his butt. The officer looked a little confused but didn’t really react and that’s probably because he already knew how he wanted to handle the situation.
According to TMZ, a warrant has just been issued for his arrest by a judge following the butt-smacking incident. Apparently, authorities initially wanted to charge Beckham with misdemeanor sexual battery, according to Nola.com. However, a judge wouldn’t approve of it. Instead, the judge agreed the simple battery charge was more appropriate.
“We can confirm a warrant has been issued on a charge of simple battery,” a spokesperson for the New Orleans Police Dept. tells TMZ Sports. The Cleveland Browns also released a statement on OBJ, saying, “We are aware of the incident and have been in touch with Odell and his representatives on the matter. They are cooperating with the proper authorities to appropriately address the situation.”
TMZ notes that if he is convicted, the 27-year-old will be looking up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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Per multiple outlets, an arrest warrant has been issued for #Browns WR Odell Beckham. He is being charged with simple battery.
He slapped the ass of a cop during #LSU's post-game locker room celebration.
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— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) January 16, 2020
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