Odell Beckham Jr. Arrest Warrant Recalled, Lawyer Says

An arrest warrant issued by the New Orleans Police Department for Odell Beckham Jr. has been recalled, according to his attorney David Davillier.

Davillier released a statement saying the Superdome officer will not pursue charges against the Browns wide receiver.

"The arrest warrant stemming from the postgame locker room celebration at the Superdome on January 13, 2020, has been recalled; there is no warrant outstanding for the arrest of Odell Beckham, Jr," Davillier said, per FOX 8. "The security officer involved does not wish to pursue charges in this matter. This legal matter has been resolved."

Beckham was facing a misdemeanor charge of simple battery for slapping the buttocks of the officer in LSU's locker room after the Tigers beat Clemson in Monday's national championship game.

According to the arrest warrant obtained by the NOPD, the stadium police officer was told to enforce the Superdome's no-smoking policy in LSU's locker room. The officer, a lieutenant, told the players to put out their celebratory cigars and was speaking to a player when someone slapped him on the buttocks, reports NOLA.com. Video circulated on social media showing it was Beckham.

After the warrant was obtained by police, the Browns released a statement.

"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."

The NOPD officer investigating the situation initially sought a warrant to arrest Beckham for misdemeanor sexual battery, but a judge approved a warrant with a lesser count of simple battery.

Beckham, who previously played for LSU, is also under scrutiny for handing out cash to players after the national title game. The university said it will investigate the matter after quarterback Joe Burrow said it was real money, which would be an NCAA violation. LSU previously said it was fake money.