Bahamian Police Investigating Extortion Attempt Against Travolta Family

Access Hollywood - January 20, 2009 3:51 PM PST
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OCALA, FL -- While John Travolta and Kelly Preston grieve the loss of their teenage son, Jett, reports have surfaced that at least two individuals in the Bahamas are being investigated by Bahamian police over an attempt to extort money from the family.

Details of the extortion plot have not been revealed, but a Bahamian newspaper, The Tribune, reported on Monday that police are questioning two people, "one believed to be a politician."

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After the story broke, Travolta family lawyers Mike Ossi and Howard Butle issued a statement to the media over the reports.

"Regrettably in a time of such terrible grief, there are often a few individuals who attempt to make false claims in hopes of making millions of dollars," their statement read, according to the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union. "We will never let that happen."

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The lawyers added that they have "the utmost confidence in the Bahamian police and government."

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Jett Travolta succumbed to a "seizure disorder" while on vacation with his family in Grand Bahama on January 2. He was laid to rest following a service in Ocala, Fla., on January 8.

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  • Kathy
    All I have to say is, Hell will not be hot enough for people like that!
    report abuseposted January 25, 2009 1:12 PM PST
  • sfrobertson1
    If people would stop buying the newspapers and books this stuff is sold to, it might stop. As long as there is a huge profit to be had. This type of junk will continue.
    report abuseposted January 25, 2009 6:53 AM PST
  • MartyMar
    i wanna send my condolenses ravolta, Kelly Preston, and their families and hope their grievance comes easier everyday although losing a family member is hard enough
    report abuseposted January 24, 2009 2:46 PM PST
  • MDS
    May God bless and watch over The Travolta's during such difficult times. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of their son then to learn about the unthinkable - an extortion attempt. May anyone that causes them unnecessary suffering be held accountable with the harshest of penalities available. Our heartfelt sympathy to the family. May their son rest in peace. With love!
    report abuseposted January 24, 2009 1:29 PM PST
  • Jennifer
    i feel bad for their family i hope that never happens to me cuz its a pain to loss someone from your family
    report abuseposted January 21, 2009 8:21 AM PST
  • J-baby
    oops sorry about that! the page wasnt working!
    report abuseposted January 20, 2009 5:53 PM PST
  • JoShidaRag
    Whoever tried something like that needs to be so badly beaten they're unrecognizable and tossed in the slammer for life...
    report abuseposted January 20, 2009 5:20 PM PST
  • truthful
    Those people are disgusting.
    report abuseposted January 20, 2009 4:31 PM PST
  • jenny m
    leave the family alone to grieve by themselves.
    report abuseposted January 20, 2009 4:03 PM PST

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