Celebrity Defamation And Breach Of Contract: McGuire And Travolta Voice Their Unhappiness

Mark McGwire, former Bash Brother with Jose Conseco and present non-member of the Hall of Fame says it is "too late" to make peace with Mr. C., as headlined on ESPN.
United States Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Mark McGwire, present day hitting coach for the Dodgers, former Bash Brother with Jose Conseco and present non-member of the Hall of Fame says it is "too late" to make peace with Mr. C., as headlined on ESPN.  Meanwhile, John Travolta is trying to stop publication of a book by his former pilot, who claims they had a "special" relationship.  Travolta's counsel claims the pilot signed a "no tell" contract.

These are very rich gumbos and we will try to sort them out; they encompass public figure status, defamation, truth as a defense and a possible end-around for breach of contract. For the time being, suffice it to say that reasonable lawyers can differ and none of these folks are in a kumbaya mood.  To be continued, and soon.

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