Travolta ‘intentionally killed’ son, believed accused paramedic

London: The paramedic accused in a blackmail plot involving John Travolta believed the star had "intentionally killed" his son, according to the actor’s lawyer. The grieving father previously told court that Tarino Lightbourne and his lawyer, former Bahamian Senator Pleasant Bridgewater had threatened to blame him for Jett’s death unless he paid 17.2 million pounds.

His lawyer Michael McDermott revealed the details of the extortion plot, describing how he got a threatening phone call from Bridgewater if Travolta turned down their demands for cash, reports the Daily Express. According to McDermott, Bridgewater told him, "It`s my client`s contention that Mr Travolta either intentionally killed his child or was negligent, and this document is firm evidence that he illegally tried to flee the jurisdiction with a dead body." Bridgewater allegedly told the star`s attorney, "The documents can be Mr Travolta`s or it can be the world`s." Speaking about Bridgewater`s bribe, McDermott also recalled, "I said, ``You are playing a very dangerous game lady... We are going to the police. You``re going to be in big trouble.``" Lightbourne`s lawyer replied, "My client has already taken that into consideration and, frankly, he doesn`t care." The pair has pleaded not guilty. The case continues. ANI