John Travolta Expected To Testify At Bahamas Trial

Access Hollywood - September 19, 2009 10:46 AM PDT
Story photo: John Travolta Expected To Testify At Bahamas TrialJohn Travolta, Nov. 2008 Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- John Travolta is expected to take the stand next week in a court case in Nassau centering on the death of his son, Jett, in January.

Paramedic Tarino Lightbourn and his lawyer, Pleasant Bridgewater, have been charged with conspiracy to extort millions of dollars from the actor.

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Both have pleaded not guilty.

The case begins on Monday.

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On the morning of January 2, Lightbourn was one of the first paramedics to reach the Travoltas after Jett had suffered a seizure. Allegedly, John signed a "refusal to transport" document that morning with sensitive family information, which Lightbourn later allegedly attempted to sell back to the star via Bridgewater, who reached out to a Travolta attorney.

The actor subsequently filed an extortion complaint, which, by Bahamian law, necessitates his appearance in court to testify.

Jett, who was 16, succumbed to a "seizure disorder" while on vacation with his family in Grand Bahama on January 2, according to his death certificate. He was laid to rest following a service in Ocala, Fla., on January 8.

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The family has stayed under the radar since, with John, Kelly Preston and daughter Ella Blue making their first public appearance of the year at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim on September 11.

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  • E C
    The things people will do to others in difficult moments. Unbelievable.
    report abuseposted September 21, 2009 8:56 AM PDT
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  • Helen
    Have done business in the Bahamas. Lost everything there. Had one of the so called best attorneys on the Island. No one wins in the Bahamas unless you are one of them. Will never ever go there again. Hope John wins but I have my doubts. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
    report abuseposted September 19, 2009 3:48 PM PDT
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  • Dean B
    I basically grew up watching John Travolta and he provided much entertainment and many trend setting movies. I hope he nails these guys balls to the wall! How low is it to try to extort money from someone after the loss he and his family has suffered??
    report abuseposted September 19, 2009 2:47 PM PDT
  • debi c
    To the Travoltas: I hope this is behind you soon, so that you may move forward, with Jett in your hearts and forgiveness to those of us who cannot seem to respect your privacy. Not all fans are like that. I have beens fans of both of yours for many years, and I pray you can heal and love Jett as you wish...Best of luck having to face this trial. Keep in mind that there are lots praying 4U!!
    report abuseposted September 19, 2009 2:10 PM PDT
  • debi c
    I hope they throw the book at these guys ..John and Kelly andElla need time to heal, and that doesn't mean taking time off to testify. It's a shame that people can't enjoy what the celebrities have given to us of their lives, and let them have their own private life. To the Travoltas, you have entertained me for numerous years. I pray that your family has time and space to
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