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John Travolta Drops Extortion Charges!
Sep 6th
What’s this all about???
This morning, the charges against Tarino Lightbourne and Pleasant Bridgewater, the two men who were allegedly trying to get millions from John Travolta soon after the tragic death of his son Jett, were dropped.
A judge in the Bahamas complied with the request of John himself to free the men of all extortion charges. Sources say that plea baragins for the defendants were in the works for serveral weeks, but the news traveling from the islands say that case has just been closed.
But why John? Why would you let these heartless a-holes walk away free and clear? We’re all for moving on and rebuilding a life, but these guys should pay for the pain they have caused you! What gives???
UPDATE: Chief Counsel in the Office of the Attorney General, Neil Braithwaite, released this statement outside the courthouse in the Bahamas shortly after the charges were dropped:
“The defendants have been discharged. Mr. Travolta is no longer interested in pursuing the matter because it has caused his family great emotional distress.”
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Extortion Charges Dropped in John Travolta Case
Sep 6th
Filed under: John Travolta, Celebrity Justice
A judge in the Bahamas has dropped the charges in the extortion case involving John Travolta … at the actor’s request. The two defendants — Tarino Lightbourne and Pleasant Bridgewater — were charged with trying to allegedly get millions from John in…
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Man In Extortion Claim Says John Travolta “Duped” Him
Sep 4th
More dramz for John Travolta!
Ex-ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne, who allegedly tried to exort $25 million from the actor after the death of his son Jett, is now claiming that Travolta “betrayed” him after they had an “agreement” that all charges would be dropped.
According to Lightbourne, he and Travolta’s lawyers struck a deal, stating that if Lightbourne stayed away from the media, all charges would be dropped against him.
However, the retrial is set to begin this coming Monday in Nassau and now Lighbtbourne says he’s been “duped.”
He adds, “We had an agreement. I feel betrayed by Mr. Travolta. We took his word for it. Now it’s all over the newspapers, the press, the Internet
and we’re hearing all kind of things.”
Meanwhile, Travolta’s attorneys say that they met with Lightbourne, but made no guarantee that they would drop the charges.
Hmm, it’s hard to believe someone who tried to extort money.
What do U think?
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Jon Fires Back On Extortion Claims
Sep 1st
After Hailey Glassman accussed Jon Gosselin of extorting money from his ex-wife Kate, the father of the year took to his Twitter to deny the claims.
Jon Tweeted:
“Radaronline has been duped again by Hailey Glassman, who is apparently without a job and desperate for money
This article contains so many lies, they are too numerous to count. It is completely false and without any merit.”
But Hailey has proof! She kept his notes that reminding him of points while having the illegal conversation with Kate.
“Look, the documents and the evidence speak for itself,” added Hailey. “I’m waiting for JON to get a job so I can sue him for the money he owes me. HELLO!”
The notes refer to himself in the third person.
“Jon giving Kate ultimatums. He privately extorts Kate. If you don’t do what I want, I’ll do this..” read the documents.
Sick.
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Icky Icky Blowjob News From The Pitino Extortion Trial [Rick Pitino]
Jul 30th
Let’s check back in with Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio, and today’s oral sex update — featuring visual aids! More »
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The Latest Gross Stuff From The Sexxxy Rick Pitino Extortion Trial [College Basketball]
Jul 28th
Lester Goetzinger, “a late 50s ‘Bobby’ from ‘King of the Hill,’” met Sypher while turning on her gas. She knew his name “because I was wearing it on my shirt.” He’d later make the extortion calls after receiving oral sex. [KentuckySportsRadio] More »
Sexxxy Pitino Extortion Trial Kicks Off With Blowjobs For Everyone [College Basketball]
Jul 26th
We’re barely done with opening arguments, and Karen Sypher’s already accused of two blowjobs-for-favors, a one-night-stand, a marriage, an abortion, and, oh yeah, extortion. We’re not sure our delicate sensibilities can handle the afternoon session. [Kentucky Sports Radio] More »
Oksana Grigorieva — Extortion Claim a Red Herring
Jul 23rd
Filed under: Mel Gibson, Oksana Grigorieva, Celebrity Justice
Sources connected with Oksana Grigorieva tell TMZ there is “no evidence” to support Mel Gibson ‘s claim that she tried to extort him . As one source puts it, “Mel and his team are inventing false charges against Oksana as a retaliatory measure to…
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Oksana Grigorieva Investigated For Extortion of Mel Gibson; Actor’s Camp Alleges Hard Proof
Jul 22nd
Mel Gibson is under fire and facing allegations of domestic violence, but did Oksana Grigorieva try to blackmail the star regarding their now-infamous phone tapes?
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is now investigating that.
“Extortion allegations have been brought to our attention and we are certainly going to be looking at that,” Steve Whitmore of the sheriff’s department confirmed.
Tuesday, Gibson’s attorney argued to police that her team had solid proof that Oksana Grigorieva not only tried to extort the actor, but lied to the authorities.
Locked in a custody battle over eight-month-old daughter Lucia, Mel and Oksana, who broke up earlier this year, have traded serious allegations for weeks now.
The most significant? That he hit Oksana and Lucia, then attacked her son.
Both Mel and Oksana are now under investigation.
Photos purported to be of a battered Oksana and Lucia have surfaced online, and in the newest Mel Gibson tape, he allegedly acknowledges the Jan. 6 attack.
A rep for the dentist who examined Oksana the day after the incident says she sustained injuries from blows to the head. We’ll see what the police conclude.
Mel has denied any physical attack on his ex, however, and his camp has gone on record claiming she’s shaking him down – and may have altered the tapes.
Grigorieva’s attorney, Stephen Jaffe denied those allegations, saying his client “has repeatedly stated there is no credible evidence whatsoever of extortion.”
The feuding parties apparently agreed to a $15 million deal involving custody and the tapes in May, but for reasons unknown, Oksana left it on the table.
Choose your side:
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Oksana Grigorieva: Investigated for Extortion
Jul 21st
Lately Mel Gibson has been taking a ton of heat for his horrible verbal abuse of Oksana Grigorieva as heard on a series of taped conversations, but police are looking into Oksana’s involvement as well.
According to a report, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating Grigorieva for possible extortion charges, as she’s thought to have blackmailed Gibson with the tapes.
Sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore told press, “Extortion allegations have been brought to our attention and we are certainly going to be looking at that.”
The drama is the result of a bitter custody battle between Mel and Oksana over their 8-month-old daughter Lucia.
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