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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
years ago when this allegedly occurred?
Did you read her statement? Does any of this sound like an unreasonable action to take on their part?
It certainly does not sound "scummy to pass this off to someone who can't respond" as JPV pointed out.
"I strongly deny and oppose the contents of the New York Times article dated 20 August 2018, as circulated also in national and international news.
I am deeply shocked and hurt by having read news that is absolutely false. I have never had any sexual relationship with Bennett.
I was linked to him during several years by friendship only, which ended when, subsequent to my exposure in the Weinstein case, Bennett — who was then undergoing severe economic problems and who had previously undertaken legal actions against his own family requesting millions in damages — unexpectedly made an exorbitant request of money from me. Bennett knew my boyfriend, Anthony Bourdain, was a man of great perceived wealth and had his own reputation as a beloved public figure to protect.
Antony [sic] insisted the matter be handled privately and this was also what Bennett wanted. Anthony was afraid of the possible negative publicity that such person, whom he considered dangerous, could have brought upon us. We decided to deal compassionately with Bennett's demand for help and give it to him. Anthony personally undertook to help Bennett economically, upon the condition that we would no longer suffer any further intrusions in our life.
This is, therefore, the umpteenth development of a sequence of events that brings me great sadness and that constitutes a long-standing persecution. I have therefore no other choice but to oppose such false allegations and will assume in the short term all necessary initiatives for my protection before all competent venues.
Asia Argento"
THR: Asia Argento blames Anthony Bourdain for paying off Jimmy Bennett to stop what she claims was extortion by him. Aug 21, 08:29
Not sure that "blames" is really the right term here. {nm} Aug 21, 08:37
but other than being in a relationship with her I don't see where his hit would have happened. {nm} Aug 21, 08:55
Scummy to pass this off to someone who can't respond. {nm} 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} Aug 21, 08:58
A is unkind. Mental illness is tough to bear. {nm} Aug 21, 09:05
+1 {nm} Aug 21, 09:37
Of course it is. But it does not change the facts, no matter how we feel about it. {nm} Aug 21, 10:25
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 Aug 21, 12:30
Fair enough. Agree to disagree, then. {nm} Aug 21, 12:56
Agreed. Seems like it's just trying to deflect, when the fact remains she committed the assault. {nm} Aug 21, 09:08
*and by fact I mean there was a trail of evidence, including incriminating photos that were part of the settlement. {nm} Aug 21, 09:10