Friday, January 17, 2025

Bo Jackson Relinquishes Millions In Bombshell Family Extortion Case

Screenshot 2025-01-17 at 2.35.23 PMBo Jackson recently resolved a legal case against his niece and nephew, Thomas Lee Anderson and Erica M. Anderson, whom he accused of attempting to extort $20 million from him through intimidation and harassment. In 2023, a Cobb County judge ruled in Jackson’s favor, awarding him $21 million in damages and issuing a permanent protective order requiring the Andersons to stay 500 yards away from Jackson and his family, cease contact, and remove any defamatory social media posts. However, Jackson has since forfeited the monetary award and sought a resolution with his relatives.

The legal battle stemmed from harassment allegations that began in 2022, including threatening messages and public accusations made by the Andersons against Jackson. The court determined the allegations to be true after the Andersons and their attorneys failed to refute Jackson’s claims or participate in the case following a May 2023 hearing. On January 14, 2025, both parties requested the court to dismiss the protective order and withdraw pending motions, signaling an effort to reach a mutual agreement.

On January 15, Judge Jason D. Marbutt vacated his earlier ruling at the request of Jackson and the Andersons. This development effectively ends the legal dispute, with the case’s initial ruling and protective measures now nullified. Jackson’s decision to forgo the financial damages suggests a desire to move past the family conflict and settle the matter amicably.

For more information see Candace McDuffie “Bo Jackson Relinquishes Millions In Bombshell Family Extortion Case” The Root, January 16, 2025.

Special thanks to Deborah Matthews (Virginia Estate Planning Attorney) for bringing this article to my attention.

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