In the wake of his son Jett’s death, John Travolta says it hasn’t been easy to readjust to life, but that he, his wife Kelly Preston and daughter Ella Bleu are trying to move forward with the help of counseling sessions, friends and family. “We’ve been working very hard every day as a family to heal,” John tells USA Today of coping with the loss of Jett, who passed away in the Bahamas in January. “We have our own way of doing it, and it has been helping.” Read more »
Posts Tagged ‘Jett Travolta’
John Travolta & Family “Working Very Hard” to Heal
November 9th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth QuirkJury Vote for Travolta Extortion Trial Revealed
November 5th, 2009 / Author: Brittany Talarico
The jury in the John Travolta extortion trial had the votes to convict both Pleasant Bridgewater and Tarino Lightbourne of extortion, TMZ reports. The vote was six to three in favor of conviction, and in the Bahamas it only takes six votes for conviction. Read more »
John Travolta Disappointed Over Juror Misconduct
October 22nd, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
After the extortion case connected to John Travolta’s son Jett’s death was ruled a mistrial, the actor is speaking out about the alleged juror misconduct that occurred in the case. Read more »
John Travolta Acknowledges Son Jett’s Autism
September 23rd, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
John Travolta has never before stated that his son Jett had autism, but in court in the Bahamas today during the ongoing extortion case, he testified about his son’s condition. “He was autistic. He suffered from a seizure disorder,” TMZ cites John as saying, adding that his seizures would happen every five to 10 days and last 45 seconds to a minute. Read more »
First Witness Testifies in Travolta Extortion Case
September 22nd, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
The first witness in the John Travolta extortion case took the stand today in the Bahamas, testifying that John at first wanted to take his son Jett to an airport — to fly to nearby Florida for medical care — instead of a local hospital, TMZ reports. Read more »
Jury Selected for Travolta Extortion Trial in the Bahamas
September 21st, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
A nine-person jury was selected Monday in the Bahamas for a trial involving two defendants who allegedly tried to extort $25 million from John Travolta with a document relating to the death of his son, Jett Travolta, according to the Associated Press. Read more »
Two Plead Not Guilty in Travolta Case
April 29th, 2009
Months after John Travolta’s son Jett died suddenly in the Bahamas, two Bahamians are pleading not guilty to charges that they were trying to extort millions from the family.
Former Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater and Tarino Lightbourne are free on $50,000 bail. They entered their not guilty please Tuesday, denying that they were part of a conspiracy to commit extortion.
The case revolves around a secret document allegedly related to Jett’s death after he suffered a seizure in the family’s vacation home on Grand Bahamas Island in January. The trial is set for Sept. 21.
Travolta Family Gives Thanks
February 20th, 2009
After going through the terrible experience of losing their son Jett in January, John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston are speaking up to thank those who have supported their family.
In a statement on John’s website, the family says:
"We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone who has sent their love and condolences. Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit up the lives of everyone he encountered. We are heartbroken that our time with him was so brief. We will cherish the time we had with him for the rest of our lives. We have received many messages of condolence from around the world and we want to thank everyone for their prayers and support. It has meant so much to us. It is a beautiful reminder of the inherent goodness in the human spirit that gives us hope for a brighter future.
With love, John, Kelly and Ella"
Jett passed away suddenly in the Bahamas in early January.
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Travolta Case
January 28th, 2009
As the details of the alleged extortion plot involving John Travolta and Kelly Preston and the death of their son Jett, TMZ reports that former Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater has pled not guilty to two charges against her, abetment to extort and and conspiracy to extort.
Bahamian police, who have also charged paramedic Tarino Lightbourne with extortion, confirmed yesterday that they were investigating an extortion complaint made by the Travoltas.
"All I can say here is that, you know, there was a complaint made by Mr. Travolta – and those acting on his behalf –that there was an attempt on behalf of a number of individuals to extort initially some $25 million from the Travoltas," Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames told the The Nassau Guardian.
And while there had been suspicion that a picture of Jett in the ambulance after he collapsed was at the center of the extortion plot, officials indicated yesterday that an "unauthenticated" document absolving medical professionals of responsibility was the basis for the alleged plot.
Bridgewater resigned from lawmaking after she was arrested, and is free after posting her $40,000 bail.
