Grant who is in the process of divorcing Collins says she only wants 'no more than that to which I am legally entitled under the laws of the State of California.'
- Oct 9, 2014
AceShowbiz - Stephen Collins' estranged wife Faye Grant has responded to a statement made by the "7th Heaven" actor's lawyer that she was threatening Collins to release his molestation admission recording to media if he didn't "pay her millions of dollars more than that to which she was legally entitled." Grant, who previously said she had nothing to do with the emergence of the audio to public, denied that she tried to extort any money from Collins in a statement on Wednesday, October 8.
"This is a deeply sad situation for everyone involved. With regard to the divorce proceedings, I am seeking no more than that to which I am legally entitled under the laws of the State of California. The recording of Mr. Collins' statements has not been part of family court proceedings or any negotiations related to that action at any time," Grant said.
"It is offensive and outrageous that Mr. Collins' lawyer is now attempting to deflect focus away from the disturbing content of the recording and away from Mr. Collins' admissions by attacking the victims, including Faye, who Mr. Collins' lawyer is attempting to portray as the 'villain' in this tragic situation," Grant's attorney Larry A. Ginsberg additionally stated.
"From the very beginning of the dissolution of marriage matter, Faye has worked diligently to get this matter settled and to put it behind her while coping with the distress and trauma suffered as a result of the revelations about Mr. Collins' life. Faye requested that Mr. Collins create a trust fund for their [adult] daughter, and further requested that he make a contribution to a charitable organization benefiting sexually abused children. To falsely characterize these requests as extortion threats is reckless and constitutes yet further abuse," the attorney added.
A shocking recording of Collins admitting to abusing three underage girls was released by TMZ on Tuesday. The audio was secretly recorded by Grant during a therapy session in 2012.
Collins, who is mostly known for playing Pastor/dad Eric Camden on "7th Heaven", separated from Grant in 2012 after nearly 27 years of marriage. The pair's divorce proceeding is still underway.
