NFL Star Larry Johnson Sued for Alleged Attack
Former All-Pro running back Larry Johnson is accused of beating the living daylights out of a man … who allegedly told police, “This ni**er is going down” — referring to Johnson. In a civil lawsuit, filed last week, the alleged victim — John Phillip Graney — claims he was leaving a Miami Beach party in May when Johnson punched, tackled, and kicked him … leaving Graney “beaten and brutalized.” Miami Beach police responded, and according to the official report … Graney told an officer, “This ni**er is going down. He needs to learn a lesson, it’s going to cost this prick.” TMZ obtained photos of Graney’s alleged battle scars … and according to the suit he suffered cuts to his face and ear, bruised chest and knees … 3 herniated discs, and a torn rotator cuff. Graney claims the whole fight was unprovoked. As for using the n-word … his attorney Jonathan Davidoff says Graney is not a racist and “does not recall making those statements.” Johnson denies all the allegations in the lawsuit — and his attorney tells TMZ, “This is a straight extortion claim designed to seek money.”