Arrest Warrant Issued for NFL Star Odell Beckham Jr. for Slapping a Male Officer’s Buttocks
Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is facing an arrest warrant from the New Orleans Police Department for a charge of misdemeanor and simple battery.
The viral video shows the 27-year-old NFL star slapping a male security guard's buttocks while celebrating LSU's national title, his alma mater, after their win over the Clemson Tigers on Monday night.
The Superdome filed the complaint with the NOPD on Tuesday, according to police spokesman Gary Scheets. When asked whether the arrest warrant was related to the widely shared social media video, Scheets responded, "Judge for yourself."
Superdome spokesman Alan Freeman declined to provide details, issuing a statement on behalf of venue management company ASM Global: "We are aware of the video from the...