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John Travolta Extortion Case Heads to Retrial

John Travolta Extortion Case Heads to Retrial
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The Bahamian judge presiding over the John Travolta extortion case has ordered a retrial, according to the Associated Press, citing possible juror misconduct.

In the case, charges were filed against ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne and his lawyer Pleasant Bridgewater for attempting to extort $25 million from the Golden Globe winning actor after the passing of his son Jett. Both defendants pled not guilty.

Local politician Picewell Forbes delivered a speech to the media saying that a defendant was acquitted after the month long court case. This incident led Judge Anita Allen to issue the order for a retrial "in the interest of justice." Forbes said Bridgewater was "a free woman."

A date has not yet been set for the retrial. According to the AP, Allen said, "The dilemma we face is great. I am erring on the side of caution. Justice must be transparent."

Travolta's attorney Michael Ossi said the actor will display full cooperation and testify again if it is deemed necessary, according to the AP.

Posted October 22, 2009 4:30:00 AM
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