The family says that Oher's claims against them in the petition filed Monday are essentially a 'shakedown effort' in order to get nearly $15 million from them.
In this Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 photo, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, adoptive parents of Baltimore Ravens starting offensive lineman Michael Oher, take part in a television interview in New Orleans. They were depicted in the move"The Blind Side" and will be attending Sunday's NFL football Super Bowl between the Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers.
The family's attorney said the Tuohys hope that Oher"comes to regret his recent decisions" and that they can hopefully reconcile with him — emphasizing how much they still deeply care for Oher. Attorneys representing Oher did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment. Don Barrett, one of Oher's attorneys, told"We try cases in the courtroom based on the facts. We have confidence in our judicial system and in our client Michael Oher," Barrett said.The 37-year-old former NFL offensive lineman — who played for both the Baltimore Ravens and the Carolina Panthers — filed a petition Monday asking the Shelby County, Tenn.
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