An amended complaint added to a lawsuit filed against Alex Rodriguez by his former brother-in-law accuses the ex-Yankee of "racketeering and embezzlement" in connection with a real-estate deal. Constantine Scurtis, whose sister, Cynthia Scurtis, was married to A-Rod from 2002 to 2008, has claimed the former slugger pushed him out of a moneymaking venture, according to court papers filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe new papers, filed on Monday, add the serious new allegations, citing text messages and letters, according to Constantine Scurtis’ lawyers. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPScurtis had originally filed a $50 million lawsuit against Rodriguez last July. A-Rod filed a countersuit denying Scurtis’ allegations.

Source: Fox News January 12, 2021 13:29 UTC