Bo Jackson Wins $21 Million in Extortion Lawsuit

The former MLB and NFL star was awarded damages after his niece and nephew attempted to extort him using threats and intimidation.

Bo Jackson was awarded $21 million in damages in a civil lawsuit against his niece and nephew, who attempted to extort him.
The lawsuit stemmed from attempts to extort $20 million from Jackson through harassment and intimidation, including threats to damage his reputation.
A permanent protective order has been issued against the niece and nephew, barring them from contacting Jackson or his family and requiring the removal of social media content about him.
The court found the defendants' behavior 'extreme and outrageous,' leading to a ruling in Jackson's favor without their rebuttal.
Jackson's victory includes over $1 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages, along with a permanent protective order.