Alex Rodriguez Faces Legal Battle With Disgruntled Ex-Girlfriend Over Extortion Threats

Alex Rodriguez has been making headlines recently, but unfortunately, it isn't because of his new relationship with Jennifer Lopez. The former MLB star found himself facing a legal battle with an ex-girlfriend, who is threatening him with extortion if he doesn't pay her $600,000.

The woman, who has remained unidentified, claims that she will release old text messages with Rodriguez if she doesn't get her desired fee. Rodriguez has remained firm in his stance of not paying off the blackmail.

TMZ reported that Rodriguez had a relationship with her in 2014, although, they weren't serious together.

Their relationship was described as a fling, the report explained. After their fling ended, she would often contact Rodriguez asking for small quantities of money, which he refused to pay.

However, the woman continued sending Rodriguez requests and was furious when she was told that he was now seeing Lopez.

Apparently, this was the final straw for her and she began blackmailing Rodriguez. His legal team has become involved in settling this matter.

When it comes to Rodriguez's new beau, Lopez, TMZ shared through a source that she is standing by the former MLB star's side.

As Rodriguez prepares for a legal battle with his ex, Lopez sympathizes with him since she faced a similar situation with an ex-husband in the past.

Together, the two have been growing close in recent days.