Pleasant Bridgewater
Pleasant Bridgewater (born September 26, 1960) was a Bahamian member of parliament until Jan. 24, 2009, when she resigned in the wake of a scandal, where she was accused of attempting to extort money from John Travolta after the death of... [more]
Pleasant Bridgewater (born September 26, 1960) was a Bahamian member of parliament until Jan. 24, 2009, when she resigned in the wake of a scandal, where she was accused of attempting to extort money from John Travolta after the death of his son, Jett. Learn more about Pleasant Bridgewater here.
Two have been arrested in connection with an attempt to extort money from John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston after their son, Jett, died of a seizure in the Bahamas on Jan. 2, 2009.
Former Bahamian senator Pleasant Bridgewater
Former Bahamian senator Pleasant Bridgewater, and ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne have been accused of trying to extort money from the couple by threatening to expose details of Jett's death that would make them look like bad parents. Lightbourne had been quoted in many news stories describing John Travolta's actions in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.
Travolta and Preston have not commented on the case, but family attorneys Mike Ossi and Howard Butler issued a statement:
"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. We will never let that happen."
Bridgewater resigned from the Bahamian senate Saturday after the charges were brought against her. If convicted, she could serve up to eight years in prison.
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The FBI is lending a hand—or, more accurately, an ear—into the alleged extortion plot of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, with special voice-analysis experts assisting Bahamas police with the case, E! News has exclusively learned.
The specialists were needed, law enforcement sources say, because the police inquiry is now centering on "sensitive" phone conversations that allegedly took place between Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater, who quit her parliament post after being charged with abetment and conspiracy to extort over the weekend, and lawyers for Travolta.
Former Bahamian senator Pleasant BridgewaterFormer Bahamian senator Pleasant Bridgewater, and ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne have been accused of trying to extort money from the couple by threatening to expose details of Jett's death that would make them look like bad parents. Lightbourne had been quoted in many news stories describing John Travolta's actions in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.
Travolta and Preston have not commented on the case, but family attorneys Mike Ossi and Howard Butler issued a statement:
"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. We will never let that happen."
Bridgewater resigned from the Bahamian senate Saturday after the charges were brought against her. If convicted, she could serve up to eight years in prison.
More from E Online:
The FBI is lending a hand—or, more accurately, an ear—into the alleged extortion plot of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, with special voice-analysis experts assisting Bahamas police with the case, E! News has exclusively learned.
The specialists were needed, law enforcement sources say, because the police inquiry is now centering on "sensitive" phone conversations that allegedly took place between Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater, who quit her parliament post after being charged with abetment and conspiracy to extort over the weekend, and lawyers for Travolta.
An emotional Travolta thanked the crowd for supporting the family since 16-year-old Jett Travolta died Jan. 2 at the family vacation home in the Bahamas. "We know that we are loved," Travolta said. "We appreciate it. Jett appreciates it.
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OCALA, Fla., Nov 22, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Actor John Travolta said during his family's first public appearance in Ocala, Fla., since the death of his son Jett he is thankful for residents' support. The Ocala (Fla.) Star-Banner said Saturday that ...
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John Travolta, his wife Kelly Preston and their daughter Ella Bleu made an emotional public appearance at their hometown of Ocala, FL on Friday night, as John thanked the crowd for supporting him and his family after the loss of his son, Jett. The Associated Press reports that the Travoltas made their first public appearance at a screening of Disney's 'Old Dogs,' while helping to raise money for charity. Travolta was noticeably emotional...
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John Travolta thanked his fellow residents of Ocala, Fla., on Friday night for their support of his family following the death of his son, Jett, earlier this year.“Kelly, Ella and I want to thank all of you for supporting us over the last year,” John said from the red carpet, according to the Ocala Star-Banner. “It’s meant the world to us.”
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In this handout from Rogers and Cowan, Jett Travolta (L) is seen with his father, actor John Travolta, in this undated picture. Jett Travolta, 16, was reportedly found dead on January 1, at a family home at the Old Bahama Bay resort on Grand Bahama ...
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John Travolta broke down in tears on a chat show after making his first television appearance since the death of his son Jett. Travolta thanked fans for their support in the wake of the traumatic event . Jett died in January after suffering a fatal ...
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