A Bahamian judge has declared a mistrial in the case of two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from John Travolta, citing suspected jury misconduct.
The surprising development took place after a local politician said in a speech played on radio and TV that former Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater was acquitted.
Bridgewater is one of two defendants in the case. There was no acquittal.
Parliament member Picewill Forbes told an audience that Bridgewater was “a free woman.” Forbes later admitted misspeaking and no verdict has been issued.
Closing arguments concluded yesterday and the case went to the jury shortly afterward. But the judge threw out the case, suspicious of alleged misconduct.
The case will now be re-tried.
John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston in the Bahamas.
“The dilemma that we face is great,” Senior Justice Anita Allen told the shocked court. “I am erring on the side of caution. Justice must be transparent.”
Bridgewater and ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne pleaded not guilty allegedly trying to get Travolta and Kelly Preston to pay for their silence regarding so-called damning details related to their son Jett’s death in January.
Travolta’s attorney, Michael Ossi, said that his client will fully cooperate with future legal proceedings and testify in the Bahamas again if need be.
The first trial was marked by John’s emotional testimony and by several amazing revelations about all the alleged wheeling and dealing going on.
The extortionists were supposedly caught on tape, too. They’re going down, it’s just a matter of whether it happens sooner rather than later.
October 22nd, 2009 | No Comments
It reportedly took “Zombieland’s” Amber Heard four months of daily exercise and a strict no-carb diet to drop 25 pounds for her role in the CW’s “Hidden Palms.” Whereas it only took me two weeks to drop 25 pounds, thanks to my staunch commitment to “The 3 M’s” — Meth, Mountain Dew and Marlboro Lights. You won’t find a trimmer physique in all of Rusty Acres Trailer Park!
October 21st, 2009 | No Comments
Nicole Richie shows off daughter Sparrow James Midnight Madden for the first time ever in this family portrait for next week’s People magazine. Funny, I don’t remember Rooster from “Annie” having so many faggy tattoos. I guess the handlebar mustache and the testicles were cramping his style all that time.
October 21st, 2009 | No Comments
It’s like American Idol season eight all over again. Adam Lambert is everywhere!
The singer’s debut CD comes out on November 24, while he recently confirmed a collaboration with Lady GaGa.
Lambert also showed an affection for naked women inside Details magazine this week, while “Time for Miracles,” his single from the movie 2012, was released online.
Regarding the latter, follow this article’s jump for a look at the official music video for this song. Do you like it?
October 21st, 2009 | No Comments
It’s a great time to be a vampire.
Opening night screenings for New Moon are already sold out. Adam Lambert says he’ll dress as a blood sucker for Halloween.
And, now, The CW has announced a full-season pick-up for The Vampire Diaries.
It was an easy decision for the network, considering the show set a ratings record for its series premiere and has remained competitive on Thursday nights. Fans can’t get enough of Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore.
Have you been watching it? Do you like it? Or do you really, really, really like it?
Move over, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley have carved a niche for themselves in vampire lore.
October 21st, 2009 | No Comments
