Tuohy Family Claims Michael Oher Attempted $15 Million Shakedown While Threatening To 'Plant A Negative Story' In Press Before Court Filing!

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The Tuohy family is not done defending themselves! Just one day after Michael Oher claimed they faked his adoption, opting for a conservatorship instead so they could allegedly exploit his football career and personal story for money, the family is now accusing him of a different scheme!

In a lengthy statement to TMZ Sports on Tuesday, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy‘s lawyer Marty Singer denied the athlete’s “outlandish,” “hurtful,” and “absurd” claims — while alleging Michael previously tried to get them to pay him $15 MILLION!

In a shocking reply to the drama, the attorney claimed the Baltimore Ravens player previously threatened the family to fork over millions or he’d “plant a negative story about them in the press.” Yeesh! Related: People Calling For Sandra’s Oscar To Be Revoked After Blind Side Reveal! Furthermore, the lawyer insisted his clients only ever wanted what was best for Michael.

As for why they had him get into a conservatorship when he was 18, he claimed it “was established to assist with Mr. Oher’s needs, ranging from getting him health insurance and obtaining a driver’s license to helping with college admissions.” He added: Pretty similar to what Sean previously urged to the press… Related: Trump & 18 OTHERS Charged With Election-Stealing Conspiracy In Georgia! Singer went on to argue it was BS to claim the family used the conservatorship to broker a lucrative movie deal (for only them and their two birth children, leaving their so-called adopted son with nothing), noting the couple made their money in the restaurant business — not by exploiting a teenager in need: That said, Marty claimed the Tuohys “received a small advance from the production company and a tiny percentage of net profit” from The Blind