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THR: Asia Argento blames Anthony Bourdain for paying off Jimmy Bennett to stop what she claims was extortion by him. notfabio Aug 21, 08:29

Anthony Bourdain was "only" worth 1.2 million at the time of his death a 380K settlement leading up to would have been a massive hit. {nm} notfabio Aug 21, 08:33

Not sure that "blames" is really the right term here. {nm} RupertPupkin Aug 21, 08:37

While a reputation hit for Argento is understandable, she claims it was Bourdain's concern about his that led her to agree to him paying... {nm} notfabio Aug 21, 08:54

but other than being in a relationship with her I don't see where his hit would have happened. {nm} notfabio Aug 21, 08:55

Scummy to pass this off to someone who can't respond. {nm} ~JPV~ Aug 21, 08:40

Sure, but A) It's Bourdain's fault he's not here to respond, and B) What if it's true? {nm} BSmurf Aug 21, 08:58

A is unkind. Mental illness is tough to bear. {nm} RogerMore Aug 21, 09:05

+1 {nm} ~JPV~ Aug 21, 09:37

Of course it is. But it does not change the facts, no matter how we feel about it. {nm} BSmurf Aug 21, 10:25

This is more a discussion for Life board, but mental illness affects decisions, which negates/mitigates fault. That’s fact, not my feelings. {nm} RogerMore Aug 21, 10:45

Jeez - are we really going to argue over this? Are you suggesting that Bourdain's mental state when he killed himself was the same as 5 BSmurf Aug 21, 12:30

I'm only questioning you saying it's Bourdain's fault that he's not here to respond, not saying whether Argentino's statement is true or not {nm} RogerMore Aug 21, 12:54

Fair enough. Agree to disagree, then. {nm} BSmurf Aug 21, 12:56

Agreed. Seems like it's just trying to deflect, when the fact remains she committed the assault. {nm} dubord.s Aug 21, 09:08

*and by fact I mean there was a trail of evidence, including incriminating photos that were part of the settlement. dubord.s Aug 21, 09:10