Federal prosecutors in New York say the 46-year-old sought more than $1 billion after a brief relationship with the Milwaukee Bucks co-owner ended in late 2024.
Court records say Luo threatened to release sexual images and videos, contact Edens' family and investors, and had earlier agreed to a $6.5 million settlement with $1 million upfront.
Edens denies wrongdoing, is expected to testify at trial later this year, and Luo remains free on a $500,000 recognizance bond.
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