Accused of trying to extort John Stamos, Allison Cross and Scott Sippola are on trial. John Stamos contacted his lawyers after he was threatened with having “compromising” photos released if he didn’t pay $ 680,000. The photos that Allison Cross and Scott Sippola allegedly tried to sell are of Stamos at a 2004 party in Florida.
Allison Cross’ alleged crimes
The Michigan trial of Allison Cross and Scott Sippola is for the alleged crime of extortion. After Cross and Stamos had been corresponding via email, “Brian L” emailed Stamos, threatening to sell compromising photos to the tabloids. In order to supposedly prevent these photos of Stamos at a 2004 party with Cross from being released, the individuals asked for $ 680,000. In email correspondence, Cross told Stamos she knew about the plot.
John Stamos’ reaction to the extortion
John Stamos contacted the FBI and his lawyers when he was asked to pay to prevent the release of the photos. The existence of photos from Stamos’ 2004 Orlando vacation is not contested. As soon as the trial is over, John Stamos intends on releasing the photographs. The lawyers for John Stamos managed to get any mention of Allison Cross and John Stamos’ alleged relationship blocked from the majority of the trial, though it was mentioned during opening statements.
Extortion laws in Michigan
There are heavy punishments for extortion in Michigan. Allison Cross and Scott Sippola could be facing a very long time in jail if they’re convicted. In short, extortion is where there is a threat of doing or releasing something damaging without payment of an amount of money or some act of some kind. In Michigan, extortion can carry a 20-year jail sentence or a fine up to $ 10,000.
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