Mel Gibson has officially struck a plea deal that effectively ends his battle against Oksana Grigorieva’s false domestic violence claims against him.
This months- long 3-part legal battle has finally been brought to a halt, but not before numerous lives were impacted, and numerous people were drawn into the fray. See Mel Gibson’s Plea Deal Brings Oksana Grigorieva’s Grandstanding to a Screeching Halt
Below is a brief overview of a few of the key people who were involved – for better or for worse - in the Mel Gibson - Oksana Grigorieva “soap opera.”
NOTE: Look for a more in-depth 2-part break down of who’s who in the Mel Gibson – Oksana Grigorieva legal battle.
Part 1 will cover all of the key players – some of whom were behind the scenes.
Part 2 will cover the key attorneys on both sides of this legal battle, and the key witnesses
Meanwhile, the list below will give you the information you need to follow to identify the key players, and the slideshow to the left will show you what they look like, or click here to see pictures of the people involved.
Who’s Who in the Mel Gibson – Oksana Grigorieva Legal Battle
Mel Gibson
Actor/director , accused of domestic violence by Oksana Grigorieva, his former Russian mistress and the mother of his 17-month daughter, Lucia. See What REALLY Happened the Night Oksana Grigorieva Claimed She was Punched by Mel and Is Mel Gibson Guilty of Domestic Violence? Before You Say Yes, Check the Facts
Oksana Grigorieva
Russian singer/pianist, former mistress of Mel Gibson, and mother of their daughter, baby Lucia – accused of illegally taping phone conversations and using them to extort an extra $10 million dollars from Mel Gibson after reneging on a $15 million financial package. See The GENEROUS Financial Offer Oksana Reneged on in Hopes of Extorting Mel Gibson for More and $15 Million Was Not Enough for Gold Digger Oksana Grigorieva and Oksana Walks on Extortion Charges – It’s Now Open Season on Rich and Famous Men
Baby Lucia
17 -month old daughter of Mel Gibson and his former Russian mistress, Oksana Grigorieva. See Why Mel Gibson, NOT Oksana Grigorieva, Should Have Custody of Baby Lucia and Oksana More Interested in Badmouthing Mel Gibson than in Custody of Baby Lucia
Alexander
14-year-oldson of Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva, from her previous relationship with actor Timothy Dalton.
Timothy Dalton
British actor who formerly played 007/James Bond. Dalton is the father of Oksana Grigorieva’s teenage son Alexander. See The Story Behind Oksana’s Claim of Timothy Dalton Testifying against Mel Gibson
Kris Herzog
Ex-bodyguard of Oksana Grigorieva and baby Lucia, and Oksana’s former confidant and lover. Former CEO of the Bodyguard Group which employs U.S. veterans. See 10 Things About Kristian Herzog, Oksana Grigorieva's Secret Lover and Ex-Bodyguard and Herzog, Oksana’s Lover, Bodyguard, May Have Vital Info on Mel Gibson Extortion
Blair Berk
Mel Gibson’s attorney – a highly respected Hollywood attorney with an impressive client list.
Daniel Horowitz
One of Oksana’s 2 remaining attorneys, (she’s gone through over 40 of them, so far) and the longest one on her case. When Horowitz came onboard, all of Oksana’s remaining lawyers jumped ship. That should tell you something about his reputation. See Oksana is Toxic - Another Lawyer Quits at the Worst Possible Time
Martin Garbus
The other lead attorney on Oksana’s case. Garbus, a New York attorney, who had to petition the court to allow him to practice in California was also Herzog, the bodyguard’s lawyer. Herzog may have introduced Garbus to Oksana. When Herzog was fired, Garbus tried to play both ends against the middle.
Judge Scott Gordon
The presiding judge in Mel and Oksana’s child custody case. A former prosecutor in the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, specializing in domestic violence.
Gloria Allred
The attorney who got $10 million hush money for Tiger Woods mistress Rachel Uchitel. Oksana consulted with Allred first, regarding the illegal tapes she made, before hiring another Eric Georg to make her $15 million deal with Mel.
Eric George
The attorney who negotiated Oksana’s $15 million deal with Mel for herself and baby Lucia, which she signed, then promptly reneged on when someone told her she could have gotten millions more. See Oksana Grigorieva Being Sued by Her Own Lawyer in the Mel Gibson Case and Why Oksana Grigorieva Stiffed the Lawyer Who Cut Her $15 Million Deal with Mel
District Attorney Steve Cooley – the Los Angeles district attorney who was said to have personally made the decision on who will be charged with what in the Mel Gibson – Oksana Grigorieva legal battle. Cooley conveniently arranged to be out of town when the final plea deal went down and Oksana got off the hook.
What Do These People Look Like?
To check out what the above mentioned players look like, click here, or see the the slide show on the left.
Latest Developments in the Mel - Oksana Domestic Violence Case
For the most recent developments in the Mel Gibson – Oksana Grigorieva legal battle, see the articles below:
Oksana Walks on Extortion Charges – It’s Now Open Season on Rich and Famous Men
Mel Gibson’s Plea Deal Brings Oksana Grigorieva’s Grandstanding to a Screeching Halt
Oksana Grigorieva Being Sued by Her Own Lawyer in the Mel Gibson Case
Why Oksana Grigorieva Stiffed the Lawyer Who Cut Her $15 Million Deal with Mel
The Story Behind Oksana’s Claim of Timothy Dalton Testifying against Mel Gibson
Is Mel Gibson Guilty of Domestic Violence? Before You Say Yes, Check the Facts
Mel Gibson – Oksana Grigorieva Custody Update – More Visitation Time for Mel
For Background Information Along with the Inside Scoop
For other Mel Gibson – Oksana Grigorieva articles that will give you background information and bring you up to date on what has transpired thus far, as well as give you a true picture of what’s really going on, visit www.MelGibsonOksanaGrigorieva.com or see the list below:
11 Must-Read Articles about Mel and Oksana for those who Want to Know the TRUTH
Sifting Through Oksana Grigorieva’s Domestic Violence Lies
What REALLY Happened the Night Oksana Grigorieva Claimed She was Punched by Mel
The GENEROUS Financial Offer Oksana Reneged on in Hopes of Extorting Mel Gibson for More
Oksana Grigorieva’s $10 million Extortion Plot against Mel Gibson Backfires
Oksana Grigorieva’s Secret Text Message Proves She Leaked Mel Gibson Tapes, and Why
Oksana Grigorieva’s Domestic Violence Lies on Mel Gibson Exposed by Larry King
The Financial Bonanza Oksana Lost by Reneging on Her Signed Agreement with Mel
Oksana Rejected by Domestic Violence Group - Her Story Doesn’t Ring True
Another Domestic Violence Group Gives Oksana Grigorieva the Cold Shoulder
Oksana Grigorieva Being Sued by Her Own Lawyer in the Mel Gibson Case
The Story Behind Oksana’s Claim of Timothy Dalton Testifying against Mel Gibson
Oksana is Toxic - Another Lawyer Quits at the Worst Possible Time
Oksana More Interested in Badmouthing Mel Gibson than in Custody of Baby Lucia
Proof that Oksana Lied About Mel Gibson On the Larry King Show
Why Mel Gibson, NOT Oksana Grigorieva, Should Have Custody of Baby Lucia
The TRUTH about Mel Gibson’s Child Support and How Much He REALLY Pays Oksana
Oksana’s Domestic Violence Lies Reunite Mel Gibson and Ex-Wife Robyn
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Ruth Houston is a New York-based infidelity expert who is frequently called on by the media to comment on high profile infidelity and popular infidelity issues in the news. She is the founder of www.InfidelityAdvice.com, the author of Is He Cheating on You? - 829 Telltale Signs, and publishes the Infidelity News and Views blog. To interview infidelity expert Ruth Houston, or have her speak at your next event, call 718 592-6029 or e-mail InfidelityExpert@gmail.com
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