GRIGORIEVA’S REP DENIES EXTORTION CLAIMS
A representative for MEL GIBSON’s ex-girlfriend OKSANA GRIGORIEVA has fur iously denied allegations the singer attempted to extort $10 million (=C2 =A36.6 million) from her famous lover to keep recordings of his telephone rants private.
The former couple, who split earlier this year (10), has become embroil ed in a bitter battle over recent weeks as they attempt to thrash out cus tody arrangements for their young daughter, Lucia.
The public falling out has seen Grigorieva accuse the Braveheart star o f hitting her during heated arguments, and she released audio footage of telephone calls in which the actor can allegedly be heard hurling abuse a nd vile threats at his partner.
Gibson’s lawyers have denied the attack allegations and lodged an offic ial complaint with police, accusing Grigorieva of trying to bribe the sta r for a big cash payout in exchange for the audio footage.
But Grigorieva’s rep, Stephen Jaffe, is adamant his client is innocent of the claims.
He tells TMZ.com, "To specifically address the allegations, my client, Ms. Grigorieva, has repeatedly stated that there is no credible evidence whatsoever of extortion by her, and she stands steadfastly by that statem ent."
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