Report: Travolta Extortion Plot Under Investigation

Access Hollywood - January 22, 2009 2:33 PM PST
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NASSAU, Bahamas -- As John Travolta and Kelly Preston continue to grieve over the loss of their teenage son, Jett, a report from the Bahamas surfaced Thursday claiming that individuals are attempting to blackmail the family for millions.

According to Bahamian news channel ZNS, there is an open investigation into an alleged extortion scheme against the Travoltas.

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And according to TMZ, several individuals are allegedly demanding $20 million from the actor, but contrary to some reports, "the alleged extortion attempt does not involve pictures of Jett as he was dying."

Police have not released investigation details, but according to ZNS, they are trying "to determine whether not a criminal offense was being committed" by the alleged extortionists.

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As previously reported on Access Hollywood.com, 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."

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

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Jett Travolta 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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  • Jany
    He is my favorite. Just saw his personals ID on millionaires personals site """W e a l t h y C u p i d . c o m"""""" yesterday. I am wondering what kind of relationship he is looking for on ~that site.
    report abuseposted February 1, 2009 12:19 AM PST
  • smithbrooklyn97
    I think they dont deserve it to.
    report abuseposted January 28, 2009 5:09 PM PST
  • OMG I'M SO SORRY ABOUT UR SON HE LOOK JUST LIKE U
    report abuseposted January 25, 2009 5:10 PM PST
  • suzanneu
    Wishing the Travolta family peace and the acknowledgement both are wonderful parents who's grief has been felt around the world. We send you healing prayers during this terrible time. Suzanne in CT
    report abuseposted January 25, 2009 8:19 AM PST
  • Sasha
    thats so %@!*#en mean that family doesn't deserve this!
    report abuseposted January 24, 2009 4:35 PM PST
  • Caro
    Most of you guys are right... That family does not deserve this, just because they have money does not mean that they are diffrent from anyone else. They are just like everyone else with money and without money. So people should just back off and leave them alone.. I no that if my son died and this was happing to me all i would want to do is to be alone with my family.
    report abuseposted January 24, 2009 3:46 PM PST
  • lucy
    this is so discussing i wanna puke leave this family ALONE!!!
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 6:55 PM PST
  • Kensey D
    this is horriable when i hear about it it was a shock on what happen so just let them be that is %@!*#ed up
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 2:44 PM PST
  • synergy
    this is just wrong in so many ways! it's just disgusting who these ppl are doing to the grieving family.
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 12:45 PM PST
  • Lady Bea
    Heartless. Let them grieve in peace.
    report abuseposted January 23, 2009 12:21 PM PST
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