EXTORTION INVESTIGATION WIDENS AS GIBSON EX ANNOUNCES OPRAH INTERVIEW

10-6-2010 UPDATE: Make that Gibson Ex CANCELS Oprah interview, on advice of counsel. (Hat tip: Kelley Green.)

Los Angeles County sheriff's investigators are widening their investigation into whether Mel Gibson was the target of an extortion plot, the Los Angeles Times is reporting.

"Sheriff's officials have spent weeks probing suggestions that someone close to Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, Oksana Grigorieva, was attempting to extort money from Gibson. No suspect has been formally named, but detectives have interviewed people involved in the couple's messy separation.

"Now detectives plan to interview two lawyers who represented Grigorieva. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said that one of the attorneys is Eric George, who formerly represented Grigorieva in her child custody case with Gibson. George did not immediately return a message on his voice mail seeking comment. The other attorney was not named."

Read the Los Angeles Times story here.

Meanwhile, entertainment website UsMagazine.com reports that Grigorieva will open up about the troubled relationship in an upcoming TV interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

She certainly is milking her 15 minutes of fame, but it is hard to see a monetary settlement from Gibson at this point—or a shot in the arm to her singing “career” which was pretty much DOA despite Gibson sinking big bucks to produce her CD that sold all of about 300 copies.

55 comments:

kellygreen said...

OK. We know the dirty russian whore will insist Mel abused her. Hell, she'll arrive on Oprah's doorstep with with the phony photos and altered audio tapes. And Horowitz et al will attempt to steer the discussion to solely focus on the dirty russian whore's story. Now does anyone believe either Horowitz or the dirty russian whore will be "in charge" of the discussion? Hell, NO! Sure, Oprah will say she offered Mel's posse the opportunity to respond the dirty russian whore's allegations. Of course, neither Mel's posse, nor the cops, nor the DA will be giving statements to Oprah. Honestly, Mel's posse, the cops, and the DA will be sitting in sunny California just waiting for the dirty russian whore to further incriminate herself.

Does anyone know how to translate the phrase: Anything you say can, and will, be used against you," into russian?

Steeley Dan said...

Is it just me, or does the "ex" resemble "E.T." in this photo?

Blogonaut said...

Dear Dan:

Only if "E.T." stayed in Southern California and had some serious "procedures" done--not to mention a kilo of collagen pumped into its lips.....

But you may be onto something in terms of future employment for the Russian (not that she has actually worked a day in her life in the past): “E.T.—the Sequel”.

The 14th Sheepdog said...

Actually, the two front teeth and animal face give the impression of a rodent of the rat variety—ET-ishly long neck and goggle eyes notwithstanding.

Anonymous said...

ET http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.star.le.ac.uk/edu/Root_folder/et.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.star.le.ac.uk/edu/Extrasolar.shtml&usg=__8lRkVGEQ75PJpPk3AO4iJcaHpow=&h=215&w=256&sz=11&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=yefAHyIz4SLL6M:&tbnh=139&tbnw=166&prev=/images%3Fq%3Det%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7TSNA_enUS393US393%26biw%3D830%26bih%3D425%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=344&ei=A96kTICSA5aQ4gaY_9z0DA&oei=A96kTICSA5aQ4gaY_9z0DA&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=6&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0&tx=90&ty=45

or rat
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you be the judge.h

Anonymous said...

Or...

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://whyarewomensostupid.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Oksana1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://whyarewomensostupid.com/2010/07/13/oksana-grigorieva-is-a-stupid-idiot-leave-this-pig-mel-gibson/&usg=__UTWkYqWCVz9h-Teu_aSEBxDvxq4=&h=422&w=450&sz=42&hl=en&start=59&zoom=1&tbnid=VlPVDSRryjFsBM:&tbnh=130&tbnw=155&prev=/images%3Fq%3Drussian%2Bwhore%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7TSNA_enUS393US393%26biw%3D830%26bih%3D425%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=547&ei=Rd-kTIujNZK8sQPTkaD-Dg&oei=GN-kTJHrMamX4gbJ79nsDA&esq=8&page=8&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:59&tx=79&ty=89

Blogonaut said...

The California Penal Code definition of extortion includes the obtaining of property from another, with his consent….induced by a threat to expose any secret affecting him. In addition, Penal Code Section 522 provides that if a signature is obtained by extortionate means that obligates the victim to transfer property is punishable in the same manner as if the property was actually transferred. In other words if Mel Gibson’s signature on the settlement agreement obligating him to pay his ex $15,000,000 was obtained by threatening Gibson that if he did not the tapes would be released, the crime of extortion was committed.

Anonymous said...

TMZ claims that “the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is in possession of at least one email from Oksana to Mel in which she claims [her ex Tim] Dalton physically abused her.”

Anonymous said...

oksana just got caught lying:

http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/02/oksana-grigorieva-mel-gibson-timothy-dalton-domestic-violence-trial-money-email/#comments-anchor

Sydney said...

Just read a story that says this loser just got the child support she receives from Gibson increased from $5,000 a month to $20,000 a month. Seems like an awful lot, but when you do the math it only comes up to about $240,000 a year, or for the entire 18 years he'll be required to pay, a total of approximately $4.3 million. Now, that's a lot to you and me, but for a billionaire like Gibson, not so much. The kicker is, she'd have been a whole lot better off taking the original $15,000,000 she was offered. But oh no, little Miss Greedy had to go and try to extort an even greater amount from him. And, even with the new amount she's been awarded, she won't get a dime when she's in prison. Ah, yes, God does work in mysterious ways!!!

kellygreen said...

Well, it’s starting to look like Mel’s going to have the last laugh! Remember how the dirty russian whore wants to keep Mel away from his daughter? Remember how the dirty russian whore wants Mel to have supervised visits with his daughter? Remember how the dirty russian whore insists Mel’s daughter needs round the clock protection? Well, it appears the dirty russian whore’s handpicked bodyguard is a 2X convicted felon—and he has a penchant for impersonating cops and carrying CONCEALED automatic weapons. So, today Mel took the dirty russian whore to court—and MEL GOT A RESTRAINING ORDER that FORBIDS her bodyguard/confidant/enforcer from coming into contact with/or being near his daughter.

If the dirty Russian whore’s handpicked bodyguard can’t be around the baby, can Mel get the child support reduced?

Mel Gibson: 33
Dirty Russian whore: 0

Blogonaut said...

"Bodyguard"?

Is this the same bodyguard who was audio recorded extorting another former GF and her BG into falsely testifying that Gibson beat her and said the Russian was looking at a E00 mil payday?

Sydney said...

That would be one and the same. One loser hires another loser to threaten and attempt to blackmail people all because she was too stupid to take the money offered and run. Her greed and stupidity will eventually have her butt in jail and then deported. She won't need Mel's millions then because he will have been awarded custody and she will be back in the hovel she was raised to live in. If stupidity was a crime, she would be serving life with no parole. What is it with women who ride the gravy train on someone else's coat tail and then want millions when they no longer measure up? They give the rest of the women of the world a bad name.

kellygreen said...

Yep, Blogo—that’s him. He made threats of great bodily harm against two “witnesses” who refused to testify against Gibson. He sounds like the sort of protector every father wishes for his daughter. NOT!

Blogonaut said...

Even more interesting to us is his statement to the two alleged extortion victims that the Russian was expecting a $200 million payday from Gibson and that she wass willing to share the wealth if they would both lie and assert that Gibson beat the other GF and would turn over her phone records of conversations with Gibson.

At least that is what the other Ex-GF's bodyguard told police when he turned over the audio tape of the alleged extortion attempt-including the threat to have corrupt police officers on his alleged payroll shoot them if they did not play ball.

kellygreen said...

And just how does the dirty russian whore pay for the “services” of her bodyguard/paramour/convicted felon/whateverthehellhepretendstobe? It turns out the convicted felon told her Jack Nicholson is soooo concerned about her safety—and cuz Jack’s so concerned about Mel’s baby—Jack’s paying for the services of the convicted felon.

OK, I know this is a rhetorical question—but just how stupid can 1 whore be? Jack Nicholson is paying for the services of a convicted felon? Of course, no one bothered to consult Jack. Consequently, Jack’s made it perfectly clear that neither the dirty russian whore nor the convicted felon know Jack! Literally.

And now she’s bailed on Oprah. And let’s be honest, the russian whore foolishly thought Oprah would “launch” her music career. Now the dirty russian whore wants us to believe a judge ordered her not to do Oprah’s show. In truth, her attorney’s put the kibosh on the impending Oprah debacle. Hmm…perhaps they reminded the whore of a little phrase that goes something like this: everything you say can and will be used against you.

Gee, I wonder if the convicted felon’s buddy Jack is paying for the services of the russian whore’s attorneys? Nah, my guess is her attorney’s don’t know Jack.

Blogonaut said...

We received an email from one of the Russian's new attorneys last week (who know two in the current batch)who avered that she has gotton a bum rap in the media, that she was never seeking money from Gibson, and that her entire involvment with Gibson was "out of love".

Clearly, it is just dawning on legal team III that their client may not have told them the whole truth....thus the cancellation of Oprah appearance.

Surely, Oprah would have asked her whether she also accused Timothy Dalton of abusing her, about the $15,000,000 settlement she backed out of, her association with the "body guard", how the tapes got released to Radar-on-line--if not by her, then who could it have been etc.

From what we have been hearing, all that the Russian has to look t and foward to (other than a possible indictment) is child support from Gibson and perhaps a kind of quasi-fame such as the reality show contestant of the moment enjoys--while it lasts.

kellygreen said...

Sure, the dirty russian whore’s not looking for money. Come on, the whore expects a $15M payday—but oh, no, she’s not looking for money? WHAT? Her entire relationship and involvement with Mel is about LOVE? Sure, it’s about love—LOVE OF MEL’S MONEY!

Since her intended career as a successful extortionist seems to be crashing around her, the dirty russian whore has to find gainful employment. Who knows—maybe she has a future on a reality TV show. Oh, I can see it now: the cameras can follow her from the moment the cops slap the silver bracelets on her; as children’s services, SWAT, Dalton, and Gibson descend upon the house and successfully reunite the children with their doting fathers; through her criminal trials; on the bus ride to Chowchilla; to her deportation hearing; all the way up to the moment the airplane door slams shut and she’s launched toward mother Russia.

If offered, the dirty russian whore and her bodyguard/paramour/convicted felon/whateverthehellhepretendstobe will JUMP at an opportunity to do a reality show. No doubt, they’re eagerly awaiting a call from Ryan Seacrest offering them a reality show on E! Perhaps Seacrest can get Jack to finance the reality show—undoubtedly, Ryan knows Jack. But what are the odds either Dalton or Gibson will allow the dirty russian whore to prostitute his child on American TV? Nah, NEVER gonna happen.

And as soon as those airplane wheels leave the ground, Seacrest, Dalton, and Gibson will appear seated on Oprah’s couch, each waiting to bare his soul to the havoc created by the dirty russian whore and her bodyguard/paramour/convicted felon/whateverthehellhepretendstobe.

PS: Surely, the dirty Russian whore’s bodyguard/paramour/convicted felon/whateverthehellhepretendstobe understands reality TV stars have a limited shelf life—porn, on the other hand, is a career that keeps on giving and it MUST be more profitable than reality TV. Afterall, the porn industry creates new franchises all the time.

kellygreen said...

Well, well, well…the dirty russian whore is shocked, SHOCKED that her bodyguard/paramour/convicted felon/whateverthehellhepretendstobe is a 2x convicted felon with a history of pretending to be a cop who carrys concealed, automatic weapons. So she's separating from him (and how long before she sues him for endangering Mel's kid?). Apparently, after Mad Mel and TMZ warned her about her fellow pariah, she opted to ignore them.

And she insists she didn’t know anyone could sell her secretly recorded tapes of Mel for money. Does she really expect us to believe a dirty russian whore has never heard of extortion? Please.

Blogonaut said...

Since she also denies being familiar with the terms of the custody agreement she signed (initialing every page)we are not surprised that she is deny, deny, denying.

She probably did not understand that the deal she signed in mediation called for Mel to pay her $15K to lose the tapes either. (Ha!)

BTW, how can she say all she cares about is her child if she did not even bother to read the custody agreement she initialed then signed?

Did not know the bodyguard was a felon?

Maybe so. But she was certainly not put off by his character and the things he was doing and proposing to do on her behalf--was she?

The way she portrays her knowledge of the world one would think that when she met Mel she had just stepped out of a convent.

Why did she cancel on Oprah after all the hype, then give an interview to People?

The ability to control the message without any difficult questions being asked. Like why she would sign a 6 page custody agreement that she (allegedly) did not rea

Steeley said...

"Gibson was "frothing at the mouth" and "talking to himself like a lunatic," Grigorieva claims. She even claims he threatened to take her life, choked her and held her at gun point."

She's making this up as she goes along to get attention and achieve "fame" (or infamy).

Where were these allegations at the mediation when she was trying to get that $15 million number up as high as possible, you know, the settlement that she backed out of when she “realized” that the custody agreement she signed allowed Gibson to visit his own child.

Blogonaut said...

“The Russian singer - who is currently involved in a bitter custody battle with Mel for their 11-month-old daughter Lucia - refused the huge financial offer because she did not want the "unstable" actor getting so much access to their child.
“She said: "The $20 million was a proposal that I walked away from because he wanted 50% custody of an infant when he's unstable."”
Uh, no this is so false.

1. The prior settlement was no “proposal”, the essential settlement terms were typed up at the mediation AND SIGNED/DATED by Mel and the Russian.

2. She did not want the "unstable" actor getting so much access to their child”? The Russian NOT ONLY SIGNED a six page agreed custody order GIVING JOINT CUSTODY to Mel, SHE INITIALED EVERY PAGE as well.

3. All of the above took place MONTHS after Gibson’s last contact with the Russian.

My God, doesn’t this woman realize that there is a paper trail that refutes everything she is claiming?

And like a fish story, the details of the alleged “assault” just keeps getting more and more fantastic. Now he pulled a gun on her????!!!

Good Lord, what a liar!!!!

kellygreen said...

It’s official. The dirty russian whore (DRW) is finally out of the closet! Yep, according to TMZ, DRW insists prior to illegally recording Mad Mel in January, she was only a “closet girlfriend”. Just what in hell is the definition of a “closet girlfriend”?

Oh—I almost forgot to mention that during her short tenure as Mad Mel’s closeted girlfriend, she insists she contracted the BWS virus—“battered wife syndrome”. Frankly, when it comes to this whore, BWS must stand for battered wife scenario. Obviously, she has a fixation for fictional fantasies—yep, she not only writes the fictional script but also intends to STAR in her pity party for one (hey, maybe Jack will finance her film). Nothing—ABSOLUTELY NOTHING PISSESS ME OFF MORE THAN A SKANKY WHORE WHO PRETENDS TO BE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Her lies should give ICE all the ammo it needs to send her packin’ back to mother Russia. Every woman—especially she with a wealthy and famous boyfriend—who lies about domestic abuse needs to be prosecuted. Every time a woman—or in this case a conniving whore—lies about domestic abuse, the skanky lying whore makes it harder for REAL victims to get justice.

And isn’t it curious that her fictional BWS virus occurred after Mad Mel cut off her access to his bank accounts?

Just yesterday, the DRW announced she was washing her filthy hands of her bodyguard/paramour/convicted felon/whateverthehellhepretendstobe. For nearly a split second, I foolishly believed she intended to send him packing. Of course, the DRW is never through with any man until she’s squeezed him for ALL he’s worth. Once again, whateverthehellhepretendstobe is suddenly a valuable commodity. Today, the DRW insists her troubled relationship with whateverthehellhepretendstobe PROVES she’s attracted to men with “violent tendencies”. Sure, that’s it: the men force her to love them. Of course, it’s their fault. Yah, she STALKS her PREY—and the moment she has a wealthy bad boy in her sight—she moves in for the kill (the kill of his bank accounts, of course). What an utter lode of shit.

My dad insisted that people never change—only their circumstances and opportunities change. And the DRW is a classic example of people who never change: hunt; stalk; kill; get knocked up by a rich and famous man; accuse him of domestic violence; then sue, sue, SUE.

PS: If anyone believes the DRW was ever Mad Mel’s “closet girlfriend”—well, I’m looking to unload my family’s fertile farmland located squarely between Minneapolis and St Paul. Any takers?

Anonymous said...

oksana breaks her silence video:

http://www.accesshollywood.com/oksana-breaks-her-silence-on-mel-gibson-i-was-scared-for-my-life_video_1253176

Blogonaut said...

The Russian has been fixated on the status "wife" ever since she learned Gibson's ex-wife was getting $400,000,000 in the divorce.

What she will never realize is that there is a world of difference between a wife who was a part of a 30 year marriage during which time billion dollar fortune was accumulated and the Russian mistress who broke up the marriage.

The former gets half of the husband’s property. The latter is entitled to nothing.

And, BTW, even if Gibson did punch her (which I do not believe for a minute), such cases typically result in five figure jury awards and besides, she is not suing Gibson in civial court.

Several TV gossip show personalities are saying they believe her--but I don't see how.

Gibson is cleverly laying back and saying nothing--letting the Russian hang herself with her own words.

When she is cross-examined in open court, and the truth comes out, the Russian will be completely discredited once and for all.

She would have been far better off taking the $15,000,000 she initially agreed to accept (in writing) with the custody order she agreed to (by initialing The Russian has been fixated on the status "wife" ever since she learned Gibson's ex-wife was getting $400,000,000 in the divorce.

What she will never realize is that there is a world of difference between a wife who was a part of a 30 year marriage during which time billion dollar fortune was accumulated and the Russian mistress who broke up the marriage.

The former gets half of the husband’s property. The latter is entitled to nothing.

The Russian is simply trying to elevate her status above that of Russian mistress to married famous man. But that is what she was and that is all she will ever be.

And, BTW, even if Gibson did punch her (which I do not believe for a minute), such cases typically result in five figure jury awards and besides, she is not suing Gibson in civil court.

Several TV gossip show personalities are saying they believe her--but I don't see how.

Gibson is cleverly laying back and saying nothing--letting the Russian hang herself with her own words.

When she is cross-examined in open court, and the truth comes out, the Russian will be completely discredited once and for all.

She would have been far better off taking the $15,000,000 she initially agreed to accept (in writing, through a SIGNATURE) with the custody order she agreed to (by initialing every page then SIGNING IT) and moving on to greener hunting grounds.

Now we cannot imagine another rich man or celebrity even taking her home for a one-night-stand.

Anyone who does she will claim he punched her--even if she does not win the pregnancy lottery on that one occasion. every page then signing it) and moving on to greener hunting grounds.

Nor can we imagine another rich man or celebrity even taking her home for a one-night-stand.

Anyone who does she will claim he punched her--even if she does not win the pregnancy lottery on that one occasion.

Anonymous said...

If an extortion investigation is ongoing, how far and how long could it reach? For example, there is a lot of speculation about the piano player's connections to Piotr Listerman (infamous Russian pimp) and Sergei Kuzmin (Russian banker, wife is in prison in Spain for laundering). They are from the same area in Mordova (former USSR). If there is Interpol investigation for human trafficking, would that delay any investigations concurrently with Los Angeles County? Or FBI for wire fraud?

Blogonaut said...

Other than country of origin, we are not aware of any linkage between any of the international suspects you mention and Gibson's ex, nor would Los Angeles County law enforcement have jurisdiction over any related investigation.

kellygreen said...

For the love of god, the dirty russian whore just doesn’t give up. Now she insists there was “another” witness present the night Mad Mel threatened her with a gun. Yep, the DRW insists Mel’s security guard/driver “Tony” was present for the entire incident. And she’s ordered the cops to locate “Tony”—cuz “Tony” will verify everything she said is true. Unfortunately, prior to dragging “Tony” into her fictional, fantasy fisticuffs, the DRW should’ve familiarized herself with Mel’s employees. Naturally, “Tony” was not present during her fantasy, fictional fisticuffs—well, how could “Tony” be a witness to the fisticuffs? At the time, Mel didn’t employee anyone name “Tony”. Geez—the more things change….

Blogonaut said...

It would appear that the Russian is addicted to the "fame" she has achieved through her sensational accusations, and is less concerned about her credibility than staying in the limelight through ever more sensational, never-before-mentioned accusations.

It's hard to Imagine where she goes from here.

She has already claimed that Mel plotted to kidnap and murder Harvey Stein of TMZ (remember that one? and has pulled a gun on her.

What's next?

He broke her jaw?

Threw her down a flight of stairs in Mel’s single story ranch style home?

Maybe he pulled a 10 megaton nuke on her and almost pulled the trigger, coming close to vaporizing Malibu?

Maybe Mel had her abducted by aliens?

Anonymous said...

Setting aside the Déjà vu aspect to this case (as a repeat of the Russian’s pregnancy scam against British actor Timothy Dalton) this woman’s fantastic, inconsistent, and generally not-believable serial claims—all timed to keep her in the limelight as a quasi-celebrity—just don’t withstand even casual scrutiny.

I could write 20,000 words on this subject without interruption—so fertile are the grounds for impeachment of this grifter in this case—but I have a few reminders.

Remember just a few months ago when the Russian was claiming that Mel plotted to kidnap, torture and murder TMZ founder Harvey Stein (but key details of the alleged plot did not match reality—like the name/location of Stein’s gym), an accusation that even Harvey Stein dismisses as absurd?

Remember the forensic experts who went public stating that the Russian’s voice track on the infamous tapes was added later, in studio post production?

Remember Mel’s miracle mouth punch that broke her teeth, but left her mouth and lips completely undamaged (with no mention of a black eye or a gun menacing incident)?

How many lies does one Russian scam artist have to tell to be disbelieved?

She did not know that the deal she made in mediation involved Mel sharing custody of their child—even though she initialed every page of a custody agreement then dated and signed it?

Come on, liar. Give it up.

Steeley Dan said...

Says Irish Central dot com, “Mel Gibson gave Oksana Grigorieva an Irish Claddagh ring as a sign of his love”.

Uh, hello, Earth to Russian dumbbell: It’s either a WEDDING RING or it ain’t.

Sorry, you are no ex-wife, and there is no money for you except reasonable child support.

Nor are you a Paris or a Kim.

You are not famous.

You are not one of the rich, cool kids.

You briefly served as the mistress of a famous man, made sure you got pregnant, and then let loose with a bunch of faked accusations transparently calculated to keep you in the tabloid press for a few months.

You are NOT a celebrity in your own right and never will be.

And despite all of you plastic surgery, you are not even close to being beautiful—and are already over the hill.

You’re just a liar and a scam artist hooked on the illusion of fame.

This is the end of the line for you, Russian freak.

kellygreen said...

OK. So, when do you know you’re a total loser? When even Gloria Allred wants nothing to do with you—then you’re a TOTAL loser!

It seems the first attorney the DRW approached was Gloria Allred. Apparently, she didn’t like Gloria’s advice. After the DRW played her Mad Mel tapes for Gloria, Gloria told her to immediately go to the cops and then hold a press conference during which she should play the Mad Mel tapes for the media. Instead, the DRW decided to shop for an attorney who could get the DRW the best “deal”. Obviously, DRW didn’t think $15 M was enough dough.

Gee, had she allowed Gloria to represent her, the whole debacle would’ve been over before it became news.

Blogonaut said...

From TMZ http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/12/oksana-grigorieva-gloria-allred-mel-gibson-tapes-audio-settlement-attorney-eric-george/

We've learned ... days after recording Mel's crazy rants on February 18, Oksana met separately several times with Gloria and attorney Eric George. Oksana went back and forth before finally deciding to hire George.

Our sources say Gloria had advised Oksana to go to the cops immediately and file a domestic violence complaint. Gloria also told Oksana she should hold a news conference where she would play the secret tapes. It's important to note ... just two months before, Gloria scored a $10 million settlement for Rachel Uchitel and then canceled her news conference just hours before it was supposed to go down.

George engineered a $15 million package for Oksana and Lucia in May. Sources say during the mediation ... Oksana was back on the phone talking to Gloria. After signing the mediation docs, Oksana disavowed the deal and began lawyer shopping again. We do not know if Oksana continued talking to Gloria.

We asked Gloria about the meetings and whether she had anything to do with the possible sale of the tapes. Gloria said, "No comment. It is the policy of our law firm never to discuss who does or does not contact us and for those who do contact us we never disclose what is discussed."

Blogonaut said...

Also from TMZ http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/01/oksana-grigorieva-timothy-dalton-mel-gibson-abuse-domestic-violence-rages-investigation/

Oksana Accused Another Actor Of Abuse

10/1/2010 1:00 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

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Oksana Grigorieva accused actor Timothy Dalton of the some of the same abusive conduct she is now alleging against Mel Gibson ... multiple sources tell TMZ.


Our sources -- who were privy to the allegations when Oksana made them -- say Oksana complained to Mel and later to her lawyers that she was the victim of Dalton's "rages." We're also told she complained to Mel and her lawyers that Dalton had allegedly abused her physically.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is in possession of at least one email from Oksana to Mel in which she claims Dalton physically abused her.

As far as we can tell, Oksana never went to law enforcement to complain about Dalton and absolutely no action was ever taken against the actor. There has never been any evidence presented of abuse on Dalton's part.

We're told ... L.A. County Sheriff's Department investigators in the Mel Gibson matter were made aware of Oksana's claims regarding Dalton ... partly because it could show an M.O. on Oksana's part.

We called Dalton for comment and Dalton called Daniel Horowitz, Oksana's lawyer. Horowitz says, "Dalton said that he spoke with Oksana and they both agreed that anyone claiming there was abusiveness in the relationship is a liar and it is a complete fabrication." Horowitz says Dalton told him, "Oksana and I are still friends to this day."

As for Oksana telling Mel and lawyers that Dalton was abusive, Horowitz says, "That is a complete lie. I challenge anyone making this claim to show their face." And Horowitz says, "This is an attack on Oksana and Tim's son, because this is going to hurt him by false allegations that his father is a loser the way Mel Gibson is a loser. Tim Dalton is not Mel Gibson. He's a fine human being."

Oksana tells TMZ, "Tim is a wonderful father. We have a great relationship. Any implication that he ever struck me is untrue. He is a very private person and I would like people to respect his privacy and to recognize the sanctity of the love of my son for his father. This is just another vicious attack on my family."

Blogonaut said...

MORE EVIDENCE THAT Gibson’s ex leaked the tapes:

http://www.examiner.com/canada-celebrity-headlines-in-canada/oskana-played-tapes-for-mel-gibson-s-shrink

Oskana played tapes for Mel Gibson's shrinkOctober 14th, 2010 8:06 am ET

Information suggesting that Oksana Grigorieva, baby mamma for Mel Gibson, played audio tapes of Gibson for the filmmaker's psychologist has come forward

TMZ reports that the former Russian musician took taped recordings of the Braveheart creator to Dr. John Kenyon, a psychologist who was counseling the Hollywood icon.

For months Grigorieva and her ever-changing legal teams have denied reports of leaking the contents of taped recordings.

In a videotape for People Magazine 3 days ago, the former performer said, "I've never given them to media and I've never sold them to anyone."
Now it appears that Gibson's ex did not keep the tapes private.
Despite her claims of innocence, it appears that while tapes were played for Dr. Kenyon and her sister, Grigorieva was negotiating with Gibson's lawyers to get as much as $15 million for keeping them private.
Sources connected to the Russian's legal team now say attorneys intend to interview and depose Mel's doctor as a way to convince a jury that her motives for playing the tapes were to help Mel.
Others suggest it is just a way to get Dr. John Kenyon in front of a jury and see what dirt they can dig up, or discredit Gibson when his right to privacy or mental state is called into question.
***Did you know? THE INFAMOUS MEL GIBSON AUDIO RECORDING LEAKED TO THE MEDIA WAS THE ONLY TAPE OF 10 THAT OKSANA GRIGORIEVA DID NOT GIVE TO HER SISTER FOR "SAFEKEEPING."***

Blogonaut said...

MORE LAWYERS JUMP OFF GIBSON EX’S SINKING LEGAL SHIP

http://www.examiner.com/celebrity-headlines-in-national/another-lawyer-team-quits-on-mel-gibson-s-ex-oksana-grigorieva

Another lawyer team quits on Mel Gibson's ex, Oksana Grigorieva


October 14, 2010 - Another lawyer team quits on Mel Gibson's ex, Oksana Grigorieva -

Another high-powered team of family law attorneys has quit on Oksana Grigorieva, the ex-girlfriend who famously taped Mel Gibson's crazy rants that surfaced this summer.

Sorrell Trope and his firm (http://www.tenleaders.com/law/matrimonial-divorce-law/california/los-angeles/sorrell-trope/3581/) have taken themselves off the case because they were fed up with Grigorieva's questionable doings.

A report from RadarOnline, however, is claiming that it was Grigorieva who fired Trope, but that has not been confirmed. Radar is also stating that Grigorieva has hired prominent lawyer Lisa Bloom to continue the fight in her case against Gibson.

According to TMZ, Trope and company "were besides themselves" that her criminal lawyers were trying to get her on Oprah and on People magazine, saying those publicity campaigns were too much.

Grigorieva's criminal attorneys, Daniel Horowitz and Martin Garbus remain on board.

Steeley Dan said...

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/10/05/nicholson-oksanas-dude-dont-know-jack/

Oksana Grigorieva's bodyguard/key adviser told her none other than Jack Nicholson was footing the bill for his services because Jack was so concerned for her safety.
But his story is not standing up, sources tell TMZ.
We know Kristian Otto Herzog -- a twice-convicted felon who impersonated a cop with a loaded firearm -- told Mel Gibson's baby mama he would protect her free of charge, because Jack was graciously covering the bills.
Herzog showed Oksana this photo -- posted on his Facebook page -- to show he's done work for Nicholson in the past.
The photo was taken at The Ivy restaurant. But we're told Nicholson doesn't know Herzog from Adam ... and Herzog just inserted himself in the photo as Jack was leaving the restaurant.
HERZOG HAS BECOME OKSANA'S KEY ADVISER WHO IS NOW CALLING ALL THE SHOTS.
TMZ broke the story ... Judge Scott Gordon issued a restraining order Monday against Herzog, ruling he posed a danger to baby Lucia and prohibiting him from going near her.

kellygreen said...

The LASO continues to investigate Mad Mel’s assertion that DRW is an extortionist!

According to TMZ, the DRW doesn’t want the LA Sheriff’s department to go through her computer. Gee, I wonder why! Of course, Horowitz insists the DRW didn’t try to extort $$ from Mad Mel; instead, their communiqués were just normal conversations between parents discussing $$ for their daughter. Sure. Nevertheless, Horowitz doesn’t was the LASO to look through EVERYTHING on her computer. It seems Horowitz is most concerned that the LASO will be privy to her “MUSICAL WORKS IN PROGRESS”—and NO, I didn’t make this shit up. Yeah, I’ll just bet music producers intend to bribe LASO insiders to get the scoop on the musical genius of the dirty russian whore! Can team DRW get any more pathetic?

Since this is a criminal investigation regarding the extortion attempts of DRW, doesn’t the LASO have the responsibility/obligation to investigate all of her attempts to extort Mad Mel?

Blogonaut said...

Yea, well good luck with counsel's motion to quash the search warrant on the Ruissian's computer.

It's fair game.

Blogonaut said...

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/10/judge-denies-motion-by-oksana-grigorievas-lawyer-asking-sheriffs-to-computer-cell-phone-files.html

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Judge denies motion by lawyer for Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend
October 21, 2010 | 4:15 pm
A judge Thursday DENIED a motion by Oksana Grigorieva's lawyer THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT WHAT LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES COULD TAKE FROM HER COMPUTER AND CELLPHONE AS PART OF AN EXTORTION INVESTIGATION involving her ex-boyfriend, actor-producer Mel Gibson.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon said that if Daniel Horowitz, the attorney for Grigorieva, had issues with the way sheriff's officials were conducting their investigation, he could bring up the matter in criminal court.
But Gordon, who continues to handle the paternity case between Grigorieva and Gibson and signed a search warrant allowing detectives to search Grigorieva's computer, cellphone and other items, said it was not his role to involve himself in oversight of a criminal investigation.
Grigorieva's attorney said outside court that he was disappointed by the judge's ruling, saying that THE COMPUTER AND PHONE FILES COPIED BY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES WERE HIGHLY PERSONAL (HA! WE BET!!!). But he acknowledged that there was no evidence that any of those materials had been disseminated or that detectives had not acted in good faith.
"It's not embarrassing, IT'S PRIVATE," HOROWITZ SAID. "PRIVATE THINGS SHOULD NOT BE SEEN BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS."
BUT SHERIFF'S SPOKESMAN STEVE WHITMORE SAID THAT WHAT HOROWITZ WAS OBJECTING TO WAS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS.
"All investigations are personal and private, that's why law enforcement investigators don't talk about them," Whitmore said. "The judge did the right thing by letting the Sheriff's Department do its job. The motion should have never been filed."
Sheriff's detectives continue to investigate whether Grigorieva or someone close to her extorted money from the actor, Whitmore said. The department had previously completed an investigation into whether the actor hit Grigorieva and had turned over its findings to the district attorney's office.
No suspect has been named in the extortion case, but investigators have reviewed evidence that includes text messages and e-mails, and have interviewed Gibson, two of Grigorieva's former attorneys, and others involved in the couple's messy breakup and paternity battle.
Grigorieva reiterated outside court that she was not involved in any extortion.
"I am not an extortionist," said Grigorieva, flanked by her lawyers on the steps of the civil courthouse. "I'VE NEVER ASKED FOR ANY MONEY AT ALL."

Uh, hello, dumbbell, who asked the judge to increase your child support from $5,000 to $20,000? And on whose behalf did your lawyers in the mediation ask Gibson to pay $15,000,000.000 for the takes never seeking the light of day? And whose signature was on the agreement? The tooth fairy?
HINT: When you authorize your lawyer to demand money it is the same as you demanding money. And when you later sign the agreement containing the payoff you sign off on the extortion. It’s called ratification, dumbass.

kellygreen said...

Gee, aren’t all attempts at extortion “personal”?

And she whines to TMZ demanding to know why the LASO has the right to go through her entire hard drive. For the love of god, she spends the afternoon in court and she’s still unable to grasp the concept that when a judge issues an order…. Undoubtedly, were I in her shoes, I, too, would worry; afterall, she insists the contents of her hard drive will reveal everything that’s happened in the last 6 years of her life. As I’ve said before, I don’t believe the Mad Mel debacle is her first attempt at extortion. I believe the contents of her hard drive will provide LASO with evidence of her other crimes.

I nearly forgot: once again, the DRW is concerned that the LASO will steal some of her un-copyrighted music “ideas”—then again, it’s nearly impossible to copyright “just an idea that comes to one’s self in the middle of the night.” Or is the entire LASO stealing non-copyrighted material a prelude to the DRW suing LASO for stealing HER ideas of love, bambino’s, green cards, and extortion?

Curiously, in LASO response to her motion, the LASO refers to the DRW as the “criminal suspect”. Doesn’t law enforcement refer to suspects as “alleged suspects”—or is LASO sending a message to DRW?

Blogo, since most of us agree that the DRW and the truth are utter strangers, should LASO and the LADA determine Mad Mel did NOT commit domestic violence; should they determine she concocted photos to appear injured; should they determine she liberally edited the incriminating tapes; and should they determine she filed a FALSE police reports, will she be charged with filing a false report? Will she be deported?

kellygreen said...

The dirty russian whore’s former attorney scores $10,250,000+ child support for Lisa Kerkorian.

No doubt about it—the dirty russian whore is a stupid ass. Only an arrogant ignoramus “fires” Trope et al. Trope et al convinced billionaire Kirk Kerkorian to pay more than $10,250,000 in back child support and $100,000 per month in child support for a daughter who is NOT his biological child. In addition, Kerkorian must pay 100% of the child’s expenses for school costs, equestrian expenses, clothing, housing, travel, hobbies, cars, food, beauty treatments, tutoring, entertainment, parties, and pets—and the kid’s NOT his biological child! And the Kerkorian’s were married for a grand total of 28 days!

Come on—Michael Trope et al convinced a billionaire to shell out millions and millions of $$ for a kid who is NOT his. I’m curious; what kind of a deal would good ol’ Trope have negotiated for Mad Mel’s daughter?

Blogonaut said...

It was bound to come down to this:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/mel-gibsons-ex-oksana-grigorieva-offered-nude-photo-shoot/story-e6frf96f-1225943498934

http://www.tmz.com/2010/10/22/playboy-oksana-gregorieva-nude-naked-photo-mel-gibson-cover/

Playboy Targets Oksana for 'Full Nude' Pictorial


“Sources close to the offer tell us Playboy is willing to fork over a cool $75,000 for her trouble”

This ought to be a gauge of her celebrity currency; $75,000?

Steeley Dan said...

Other celebrity Playboy offers:

Heidi Montag $1million

Sarah Palin $4 million

Cheryl Cole $1 million

Pamela Anderson $1 million

Denise Richards $1million

JWoww ('Jersey Shore') $400,000

Kim Kardashian $1 million

(Kim actually posed and was on the cover, see here for all photos from the shoot).

http://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2010/09/08/never-before-seen-kim-kardashian-playboy-photos/

$75,000?

A nobody from Podunk Wherever gets more than that.

Anonymous said...

British singer Leona Lewis has reportedly declined an offer made by Playboy. The former X-Factor winner was offered £1 million to get naked for the magazine.

Leona Lewis (who?) was offered $1.6 million dollars?

Gibson's ex must be a real nobody!!!!!

kellygreen said...

Well, it was just a matter of time before Playboy came a knockin’. She must be really insulted by the offer of $75,000. Gee, if IIRC, Octomom and Kate G were offered more than a paltry $75G. Yet, I wonder; did Playboy really offer the dirty russian whore a chance to pose for their spread? Or is the Playboy “offer” just another lame-brained PR stunt dreamed up by the DRW and her bodyguard/paramour/convictedfelon/whateverthehellhepretendstobe? Naturally, her “real” PR flack insists she’ll never shed her snakeskin, “Not now, not ever, nor for any amount of money” will she entertain an offer from Playboy. Nah, she thinks she’s too good for Playboy. HAH!

With the exception of her bodyguard…whateverthehellhepretendstobe and the 39+ attorneys she can’t afford to pay, she’s got nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Since the DRW is broke—and because she owes a lot of $$ to her 39+ attorneys—will her attorneys suggest/encourage her to do Playboy?

I suppose after Uncle Sam buys her a one-way ticket to her motherland, she’ll follow in the footsteps—I mean stilettos, leather, and lace—of Russian spy Anna Chapman. Since Playboy is beneath this slick con-woman, she, too, can pose for Maxim. But, I don’t need a deck of Tarot cards to see that hard-core porn is her future.

kellygreen said...

God, this is just too good—according to NY Post Page Six—wanna be Playboy “models” are charged $20 to meet with Playboy photographers. At the conclusion of the “modeling session”, Playboy charges the “model” $60 for copies of her photos. In other words, the dirty russian whore will only get $74,920. Undoubtedly, losing that $80 will be a deal breaker for the dirty russian whore!

Blogonaut said...

GIBSON’S EX SUFFERING MORE LEGAL WOES INCLUDING HER FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY QUITTING—WHO WILL DEPOSE MEL IN THE CUSTODY CASE? THE RUSSIAN’S CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY????!!!!

Oksana Grigorieva - already in crisis after their family law specialist quit on Sunday - is facing even more obstacles behind the scenes, as she feels she does not have a qualified lawyer who can interrogate the Oscar-winning actor/director.
Her lead attorney, Martin Garbus, is unable to practice in California after a judge rejected his pro hac vice motion last week, as Radar Online reported.
Oksana's other lawyer, Lisa Bloom, will be in London to speak before the House of Commons on climate change on the same day Mel is being deposed.
Given Garbus' inability to be admitted in California, and Bloom's scheduling conflict, it is unclear who is going to take Mel's deposition, sources report.
Daniel Horowitz is her only attorney available.

Sorry, but Lisa Bloom is sepeaking on Global Warming that day!!!! HA! We love it!!!!

Sorry, Mr. Horiwitz washing his hair that day......

Poor little Russian grifter--her lawyers are fleeing like rats from a sinking ship!!!!!

Anonymous said...

PART I

Oksana Grigorieva’s new family lawyer has abandoned Oksana’s legal team at the worst possible time. Oksana has a critical deposition coming up in family court this week.
Mitchell Jacobs, the latest addition to Oksana’s revolving door of lawyers, handed in his resignation Sunday afternoon, according to Radar Online, leaving toxic Oksana in the lurch.
Jacobs didn’t even last a week.
No doubt, when Jacobs found out the full extent of what he was involved in, he probably couldn’t get out fast enough.
Smart man, Jacobs, for pulling out while his reputation is still intact. It would have been foolish for Jacobs to put his reputation and legal career on the line for Oksana and her numerous lies.

Oksana is a Toxic Client
Oksana is toxic when it comes to legal representation. She’s proven herself to be an attorney’s worst nightmare with her highly public lies, conflicting statements, and stories that change like the wind..
An ever-changing parade of lawyers have been hired, fired, or have quit, which indicates a lot about the type of person Oksana Grigorieva is, and the type of case she’s trying to build..
This woman has churned her way through 40 lawyers since her legal battles with Mel Gibson first began, and we’re only talking about a few months.
At one point, Oksana even had Herzog, her secret lover, and ex-bodyguard, telling her which lawyers to hire and fire. Imagine letting a twice-convicted felon call the legal shots. See 10 Things About Kristian Herzog, Oksana Grigorieva's Secret Lover and Ex-Bodyguard and Herzog, Oksana’s Lover, Bodyguard, May Have Vital Info on Mel Gibson Extortion

(Continued)

Anonymous said...

PART II
Oksana is Now Without a Family Lawyer

Because of all Oksana’s shenanigans, she is now without a family lawyer at a very critical time in her child custody case with Mel Gibson.
Mitchell Jacobs was brought on board last week because he is a family law specialist, and he’s gone.
“Oksana is flipping out that she has lost Mitchell, who she wanted and needed to call upon during what is shaping to be a very important deposition,” reports Radaronline.com
The lead attorney on Oksana’s team, New York-based Martin Garbus is unable to represent Oksana in Thursday’s upcoming deposition. Judge Scott Gordon rejected the pro hac vice motion Garbus filed in court last week, which would have allowed him to practice in the Californian jurisdiction.
At one point, Oksana had Sorrell Trope as her family attorney. Sorell Trope is considered the “gold standard when it comes to family law. But Trope and his team bailed after less than a month. Rumor has it that Trope wanted out after the very first week. But Trope hung in there long enough to get Oksana’s child support hiked from $5000 to $20,000 a month. See Was It FAIR to Increase Mel Gibson’s Child Support to Oksana to $20,000 a Month?
Some say Oksana fired Sorrell Trope. Others say Trope finally withdrew after his associate, Anne Kiley clashed with Daniel Horowitz over Oksana’s scheduled appearance on Oprah, and her People magazine interview. See No Oprah Interview for Oksana, Conflicting Reasons Why
Whatever happened, Oksana is now without a legal advisor in family law at a critical time in her child custody case, and she has no one but herself to blame.

Why Oksana Can’t Keep a Decent Lawyer
Oksana has had access to some of best attorneys in the business.
A number of prestigious attorneys have accepted Oksana’s case in good faith
But once they found out what they're involved in, and what Oksana’s expectations are, most of them beat a hasty retreat. No reputable attorney is willing to jeopardize his legal career for Oksana and her many lies.
Lies, doctored tapes, manufactured “evidence” and false police reports are not a firm foundation on which to build a case.
It seems that the attorneys who assess the predicament Oksana has gotten herself into, and try to counsel Oksana with sound advice, are the ones Oksana summarily dismisses without a backward glance.
The only attorneys likely to remain on Oksana’s legal team are those who are publicity hounds like herself.
Daniel Horowitz and Lisa Bloom - who couldn’t care less about Oksana or her lies. See Oksana's Attorneys Issue Statement Against TMZ to Salvage Her Reputation. Word is that Horowitz and Bloom have ulterior motives for casting their lot with Oksana – that, plus whatever publicity they can get.

kellygreen said...

Apparently, Lisa Bloom wised up and decided to bail on the dirty russian whore. Does that make Bloom the 41st attorney to abandon the SS-DRW? And why do the attorney’s keep bailing? Bloom was gleefully awaiting her chance to get a crack at Mad Mel—so why did she leave? Can it be the dirty russian whore’s bodyguard/paramour/convictedfelon/whateverthe
hellhepretendstobe is still calling the shots?

Blogonaut said...

It is very simple from an attorney's perspective:

The Russian has told so many lies that are easily disproven (e.g., she had no idea that Mel was granted 50-50 custody, even though she initialed every page then signed a 5-page custody order to that effect) that she has no credibility in court.

She has completely unrelaistic expectations.

Her demands are unethical and illegal.

She has no money.

it's a lose-lose for any attorney.

Blogonaut said...

Another Oksana Lawyer Bites the Dust

TMZ--Date: 29-Oct-2010

We don't know exactly why Bloom left the case -- but we're told there were some conflicts between Bloom and Oksana's remaining legal team. Specifically, we're told over the weekend, Daniel Horowitz was working with Oksana at her home. Bloom came by and left looking pretty mad.

Bloom tells TMZ, "I still represent her and I have not quit," adding she is just temporarily out of the family law case while she is in Europe speaking at the Climate Change Convention at the House of Commons in London.

Other sources say Bloom is out of the family law case ... period.

EDITOR’S NOTE: We have been practicing law for 32 years, and we can tell you that a lawyer does not formally substitute out of a case in order to go to Europe for a few days (or even for a month long preplanned vacation).

If Bloom was still going to be in the case she would have arranged for an associate or another family attorney to cover for her while she was gone.

Nor does it take a genius to conduct a family law deposition—a task routinely delegated to first and second year associates.

Trust us, this story is not going to have a happy ending for Gibson’s ex, and no reputable family attorney wants to be within 100 yards of Oksana when she implodes.

Horowitz—a high profile criminal attorney—is obviously in the case up until now for the publicity.

But Oksana has told too many lies, has fabricated evidence, and wants tens of millions in what amounts to a divorce settlement when no judge even has the power to give her anything except child support.

She set Gibson up just like she scammed Bond actor Tim Dalton, and the whole sordid story, including all of her lies and her extortionate behavior and bizarre associations, is going to come out soon.

And then she is going to blame her lawyers for not doing the impossible.

She will never get another big name family law attorney to represent her. No way.

Blogonaut said...

Another Oksana Lawyer Bites the Dust

TMZ--Date: 29-Oct-2010

We don't know exactly why Bloom left the case -- but we're told there were some conflicts between Bloom and Oksana's remaining legal team. Specifically, we're told over the weekend, Daniel Horowitz was working with Oksana at her home. Bloom came by and left looking pretty mad.

Bloom tells TMZ, "I still represent her and I have not quit," adding she is just temporarily out of the family law case while she is in Europe speaking at the Climate Change Convention at the House of Commons in London.

Other sources say Bloom is out of the family law case ... period.

EDITOR’S NOTE: We have been practicing law for 32 years, and we can tell you that a lawyer does not formally substitute out of a case in order to go to Europe for a few days (or even for a month long preplanned vacation).

If Bloom was still going to be in the case she would have arranged for an associate or another family attorney to cover for her while she was gone.

Nor does it take a genius to conduct a family law deposition—a task routinely delegated to first and second year associates.

Trust us, this story is not going to have a happy ending for Gibson’s ex, and no reputable family attorney wants to be within 100 yards of Oksana when she implodes.

Horowitz—a high profile criminal attorney—is obviously in the case up until now for the publicity.

But Oksana has told too many lies, has fabricated evidence, and wants tens of millions in what amounts to a divorce settlement when no judge even has the power to give her anything except child support.

She set Gibson up just like she scammed Bond actor Tim Dalton, and the whole sordid story, including all of her lies and her extortionate behavior and bizarre associations, is going to come out soon.

And then she is going to blame her lawyers for not doing the impossible.

She will never get another big name family law attorney to represent her. No way.

Just Saying said...

This woman is getting soooo tiresome. She says she never extorted Mel, yea, but she has also said that she never agreed to joint custody (despite initialing every page then signing a 5 page joint custody agreement) and that she never asked for money (despite an agreement for $15,000,000 she negotiated at the mediation for keeping the tapes secret) and that the "agreement" reached at the mediation was only a "proposal"--even though it was typed up, she signed it and Mel signed it.

When you add in the audio tapes that were apparently altered in the recording studio after being made, the faked photos, and all of the other lies (e.g., Mel conspired to kidnap and murder Harvey Levin of TMZ, Mel pulled a gun on her etc.) I am amazed that ANYONE gives this person any credence at all.

Too many provable lies, too many never-before-mentioned dramatic claims to stay in the limelight, too long a history of stalking then getting pregnant by rich celebrities (and only rich celebrities) to do anything but over-tax our willingness to suspend disbelief for the sake of a good yarn. Enough already.

All she is entitled to is reasonable child support. She never married Mel (let alone long term) so the grifter needs to give it up, let Dissomaster (the child support computer program used by courts to compute support amounts) spit out the proper amount of support and move on to the next rich famous guy dumb enough to believe her when she says she is in love or on the pill. As for all of this waste of legal fees, if Mel is the father he owes support. The amount of that support is straightforward. Nor, unless he is a real danger to the child will he be denied joint legal and physical custody; she just cannot win this battle. Yes, moron, we know that Mel’s ex-wife got $500 million in the divorce—she was married to him all of those years while the money was being made—NOT you.

It’s over moron, you blew the gaff by releasing the (altered) tapes. Time to move on the next financial “opportunity” while you are still capable of reproducing.