EXCLUSIVE: The Secret Contract And Payments That Will Destroy Jon Gosselin In Court
Posted on Nov 20, 2009 @ 06:08PM - 694 comments
Jon Gosselin entered into a secret deal to earn money in violation of his TLC contract, and RadarOnline.com has obtained the document that proves it.
The document is a contract that spells out a business relationship between Jon, Hailey Glassman, Mike Heller and Michael Lohan.
Click here to see the exclusive document
And although it is unsigned, the contract led to Jon being paid for outside appearances that violated his TLC deal, Michael Lohan told RadarOnline.com exclusively.
EXCLUSIVE: I'm Too Famous For A Regular Job, Jon Gosselin Says In New Court Papers
Posted on Nov 13, 2009 @ 01:57PM - 931 comments
The burden of fame apparently weighs heavily on Jon Gosselin, according to new court papers obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com.
While battling TLC in a breach of contract lawsuit, Jon says the reason he can't simply go out and get a regular job is because he's too famous!
EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS: Read Jon Gosselin’s $5 Million Lawsuit Against TLC!
Posted on Nov 12, 2009 @ 03:48PM - 536 comments
In a $5 million countersuit against the network that made him famous, Jon Gosselin says TLC has harmed his reputation and caused him to lose business opportunities, according to court papers obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com.
In addition, Jon claims the network owes him $175,000.
Only RadarOnline.com has the court documents making their way through Maryland’s Montgomery County Circuit Court system and they confirm our world exclusive scoop that Jon was answering TLC’s lawsuit against him with one against the network!
EXCLUSIVE: Court Rules TLC Can Depose Kate Major
Posted on Nov 10, 2009 @ 05:50PM - 1757 comments
A judge has ruled that TLC can depose Jon Gosselin’s ex fling Kate Major, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
Williams & Connolly, the law firm representing TLC, filed a motion requesting to serve her with a subpoena in order to take her deposition.
Court papers obtained exclusively by RadarOnline.com show that the judge granted the motion.
Click here to read the court papers about Kate Major’s deposition
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Gosselin Will Countersue TLC For $5 Million!
Posted on Nov 10, 2009 @ 05:35PM - 1320 comments
Jon Gosselin will countersue TLC for $5 million, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
The reality TV star is the defendant in a breach of contract lawsuit from the cable network and now will file his own lawsuit. Jon is facing a preliminary injunction hearing in Maryland court on December 14 and, as RadarOnline.com reported exclusively, he will be forced to testify.
PHOTOS: Jon Takes His Kids For A Ride On His ATV
But now Jon and his team of Hellers (Mike and Mark) have decided the best defense is an offense. In the past they have contended that Jon was not adequately represented when he signed his TLC contract. TLC is represented by Washington, D.C. law firm Williams & Connolly.
PHOTOS: Jon and Hailey party in a bar
In its lawsuit against Jon, TLC claims he has breached his contract repeatedly and points out that he and Kate had legal representation when dealing with the network. The lawsuit contends that their contract was renegotiated several times.
COURT PAPERS: Read TLC Executive’s Affidavit Here
The lawsuit alleges that Jon has been paid by various media outlets and for promotional appearances, all prohibited by his contract.
PHOTOS: Jon Takes The Girls To The Movies
RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that Jon still has no formal representation in Maryland. Heller is not licensed to practice in the state and there is no paperwork in Montgomery County Circuit Court noting Jon's official legal representation. TLC's legal team from Williams & Connolly is headed by Paul Gaffney, one of the firm's partners. Gaffney will question Jon under oath during the legal proceeding for a preliminary injunction.
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin Plays With His Man Toys
Jon is likely to argue that TLC is preventing him from earning a living with a contract that is too restrictive. In its court filing, TLC noted that it offered to keep paying Jon when it planned to change the show from Jon & Kate Plus 8 to Kate Plus 8. The suit also notes that TLC is not stopping Jon from earning a living and contends he is always able to go back to his former job in Information Technology.
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin Parties With Bikini Babes In Vegas
Jon has prohibited the network from filming his children, saying he thinks the show has become harmful to them. That position is a reversal from his public comments in late July, when Kate's brother and sister in law claimed the show was harming the Gosselin kids. Jon said their claims were ridiculous and detailed that his children loved taping the show.
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin Visits Synogogue To Apologize For Behavior
In its breach of contract suit, TLC is claiming damages because Jon's unauthorized business deals and interviews have basically created a competitor to their programming, which exists in reruns and other forms, even when original episodes are no longer being shot or aired.
COURT PAPERS: Read Details Of Jon’s Contract And How He Breached It
One fact that neither side has addressed publicly is the cost of this litigation. Williams & Connolly is widely regarded as one of the best law firms in the country and has a reputation for "scorched earth" tactics, meaning that opponents rarely are left with any secrets by the time the discovery process is over. It is not known what the Hellers are charging Jon, but if litigation drags on in either lawsuit, the bill is likely to reach high six figures and beyond.
EXCLUSIVE: TLC Lines Up Bombshell Witnesses In Court Case Against Jon Gosselin
Story developing...
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Gosselin Has A Court Date In Battle Against TLC
Posted on Nov 06, 2009 @ 02:20PM - 782 comments
Jon Gosselin is going to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. That's because he's got a date in court for TLC's breach of contract lawsuit against him.
RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that Jon is required to appear December 14 in a Maryland courtroom when a judge will hear TLC's motion for a preliminary injunction. And yes, it is likely
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Kate’s Lawyer Reveals Jon HASN’T Returned The Money!
Posted on Oct 24, 2009 @ 02:20PM - 2718 comments
Not so fast, Jon Gosselin!
Despite the fact that his lawyer Mark Heller said Jon was in “complete compliance” with a court order that required him to return $181,000 he took from the couple’s joint bank account, Kate’s lawyer tells RadarOnline.com that’s not true.
Mark Momjian revealed to RadarOnline.com that Jon has only put back $28,500!
See Photos Of Kate Having A Picnic With The Kids
Heller said earlier Friday that Jon had put back the money but that’s not so, says Kate’s lawyer Momjian, who also questions why Heller is speaking for Jon.
Momjian told RadarOnline.com: “Mr. Heller doesn’t represent Jon Gosselin in the divorce action in state of Pennsylvania so it’s a little puzzling to us why he’s making statements on a case he is not counsel of record on.
Classic Video: Watch Jon Say That His Kids Love Filming The Show (Before He Said They Didn’t!)
“He’s withdrawn his application to be admitted specially in Pennsylvania.
“All I can tell you is Jon Gosselin has until Monday to put all the money back and we hope he complies.
PHOTOS: Kate Takes The Kids To The Doctor
“We’ve only seen a very small a very small partial compliance as of today but he has until Monday.
Exclusive Photos Of Jon And Hailey Glassman Partying
“Regardless of Mr. Heller’s comment, we haven’t received confirmation that he’s returned the $151,500 that he needs to pay to bring his total to $180,000.
“We don’t have confirmation of that.
PHOTOS: Kate Works Out In Hot Pink Outfit!
“Mr. Gosselin has a Pennsylvania lawyer and I would think that he would be talking to him, not Mr. Heller.”
The money was supposed to be sent into wife’s counsel escrow account and $28,500 has only been confirmed as of now.
PHOTOS: Jon and Kate's Separate Errands
Momjian also said: "My client would be relieved to report that he (Jon) has fully complied...I would be relieved, too!
"But he hasn't as of now."
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman Take A Carriage Ride in NYC
UPDATE: Momjian also told RadarOnline.com: "We got an email at 1:23 (ET) this afternoon saying that Jon Gosselin purportedly had sent $152,000 to his lawyer in Pennsylvania.
"The money had not come to us yet, per the court order's directive. Jon's lawyers is making a representation that the money is with him; the court order required that the money is to go to us. We're waiting for it."
Jon’s lawyer had said earlier Friday that Jon was in compliance with the court order. But, as Momjian points out Jon is not in compliance and won’t be until the money is in the account.
Momjian told RadarOnline.com that that Jon has until Monday to be in compliance "but he is not in full compliance as of yet."
And that’s the bottom line!
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Gosselin May Appear On Amazing Race Or Survivor
Posted on Oct 23, 2009 @ 11:23AM - 104 comments
Imagine Jon Gosselin stranded in a remote jungle eating bugs. Or being forced to run mile after mile.
No, it's not Kate Gosselin's secret dream come true - Jon is getting ready to take a meeting with CBS and talk about appearing on special celebrity editions of The Amazing Race or Survivor, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
PHOTOS: Jon And Hailey Glassman Take A Romantic Ride In New York
VIDEO: Jon Gosselin Seeks Advice On Child Rearing At A Synagogue
Posted on Oct 20, 2009 @ 11:00AM - 321 comments
Jon Gosselin got in touch with his spiritual side Sunday, stopping by Central Synagogue in New York City to catch an event called This World On The Values Network.
PHOTOS: Jon And Hailey Enjoy A Rainy Day In NYC
Gosselin wasn't just there to soak up the ambiance, the dad of 8 asked a panel of spiritual advisors, including Noble prize winner Professor Elie Wiesel, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Mayor Cory Booker and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, "What two or three values can I use to raise good kids?"
PHOTOS: Jon And Hailey Take A Carriage Ride
Jon wasn't attending with his Jewish girlfriend Hailey Glassman, instead he was accompanied by his business associate and close friend, Mike Heller.
PHOTOS: Jon And Kate's Separate Errands
This isn't the first time Jon has shown his interest in the Jewish religion, he recently claimed that now "everyone" in his life is Jewish he himself is now half Jewish and half Korean, and that he plans to celebrate Hanukkah this year.
Kate Admits Kids Are Acting Out
Posted on Oct 19, 2009 @ 05:40PM - 1920 comments
Kate Gosselin admits her kids have been "acting out" lately, as her divorce has turned into a public street fight.
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin & Hailey Glassman Take New York!
In the new issue of Vanity Fair Kate talks about the pressure on her children from the divorce and media attention as mom and dad bat accusations back and forth on national TV about each other's bad behavior. Kate says about the kids: "I'm trying to give them the grace to see, if they're acting out of line, I'm trying to look deeper into why that is. Why the kids are acting out. Cause it's all inter-related. I mean, they don't see it, but it's all interconnected."
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman Take A Carriage Ride in NYC
And while Kate has figured out that it's all connected to mommy accusing daddy of stealing money on national TV, and daddy saying he despises mommy, also on national TV, the Vanity Fair article does not paint the most flattering portrait of her.
PHOTOS: Jon and Kate's Separate Errands
At one point, the writer describes a scene where Kate is shopping and being followed by photographers. When the writer asks one photographer why he's following Kate, the photog says: "She's a massive story at the moment," he whispers.
The Vanity Fair writer continues: "When I relay this comment to Kate, she scoffs, 'At the moment?'"
Dr. Phil’s Advice to Jon and Kate: Stay Together To Make Money!
Posted on Oct 19, 2009 @ 04:45PM - 193 comments
When Jon and Kate Gosselin turned to Dr. Phil for counseling about their troubled marriage the TV shrink, instead of offering ways to rebuild their bond, advised them to stay married “to keep their brand intact.”
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman Take A Carriage Ride in NYC
That shocking charge comes from a new Vanity Fair article on Jon and Kate, an article that portrays both parents in less-than-flattering terms while discussing the public frenzy surrounding their divorce.
The article also confirms a RadarOnline.com exclusive, that the marriage was over more than six months before the couple announced it.
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin & Hailey Glassman Take New York!
Vanity Fair says that a source close to Jon revealed Jon wanted to keep the marriage together and asked Kate to go to counseling but she would only agree to see Dr. Phil. They had a private session with him, and the Jon source told the magazine that the good doctor told them to stay together for the sake of their brand! Jon’s reaction? According to the magazine he said: “Are you crazy? I’m here to save my marriage and you’re talking about my brand?”
PHOTOS: Jon and Kate's Separate Errands
RadarOnline.com was the first to report, in an exclusive video interview with Kevin Kreider, Kate’s brother, that the marriage was over long before it was announced publicly. We reported it before there was any public speculation about the marriage being in trouble and although it was denied at the time, it has proven to be correct. Now Vanity Fair has also confirmed that last October Kate told Jon she had outgrown him and no longer wanted to be married. The article also confirms RadarOnline.com’s exclusive that Jon was living in the apartment above the garage.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jon and Kate Shocker; Her Brother Says "Their Marriage Is Over!"
The article repeats Jon’s assertions that Kate has had an affair with her bodyguard and neither Jon nor Kate comes out unscathed in the glare of VF’s profile. Kate is quoted as telling two of her handlers to “shut up” when the talk jokingly turns to keeping the paparazzi safe from her, rather than vice versa. Her rise to stardom is described as including a tummy tuck, a trainer and a new hairdo that requires a 90 mile trip (each way) to coif.
PHOTOS: Kate Gosselin Has A Picnic With Her Kids
Jon is described as wearing cubic-zirconia earrings, partying in Las Vegas and making ridiculous comments about hanging out with Sean Combs. His various romantic exploits are also recapped.
PHOTOS: Jon Gosselin Kisses Hailey Glassman
And if anyone has any doubt that this ordeal has weakened Kate, perhaps this one quote will erase that notion: “I don’t cry often,” she says, “and I don’t allow myself to cry often. Crying to me is a waste of energy and a waste of time.”
