Odell Beckham Jr. Alleges $1M 'Shakedown' in Lawsuit over Assault Allegations

Odell Beckham Jr. has filed a countersuit against Ishmael Temple, who had demanded payment from the New York Giants star after allegedly being assaulted at Beckham's house in January, per TMZ Sports. 

Temple initially demanded a $999,999 settlement but has lowered the price to $225,000. Still, the latest lawsuit claims the receiver has no intention of paying anything.

"As one of the most famous athletes in the country, Mr. Beckham presents an enticing target for shakedown artists," the lawsuit reads. "... Suffice it to say, Mr. Beckham refused to be extorted."

According to Chris Perez  of the New York Post, in the initial March lawsuit from Temple alleges that he was assaulted by Beckham along with the NFL star's personal chef and his private security guard resulting in "almost a loss of his life."

TMZ Sports reported it cost Temple $18,000 just to fix his teeth after the attack.

Temple's lawyer, Emmanuel Nsahlai, also claims to have evidence Beckham offering $1,000 to have sex with a woman, as well as evidence of drug use as the player's Beverly Hills home.

The 25-year-old Beckham has denied any wrongdoing in the case.