April 07, 2008

Rob Lowe Accuses of Extortion

7-Apr-2008
Written by: Louise Robina Happe

Lowe hits back against misconduct claims. Rob Lowe is accusing his former employee of extortion. According to People magazine, the actor claimed in a blog posted on Monday that his former babysitter is claiming “false terribles” in order to receive a $1.5 million payout. In an article on the Huffington Post entitled “Household Betrayal,” Lowe wrote, “My family is devastated at this betrayal; this woman worked in our home and traveled with us off and on for seven years, without complaint. It is an attempt to damage and humiliate not only my wife and me, but our two young sons as well.” Lowe posted text messages he claimed were sent by the babysitter in an attempt to prove his family’s innocence. “I have nothing bad 2 say about your family and really am thankful for what you guys have done for me over the years,” she allegedly wrote. “I did not leave out of spite or anger, it was just time for my heart to let go... It had nothing to do with you or rob either, this was me.” Lowe added, “Does that sound like someone who has been treated badly?” Apparently, Lowe claims that his wife “tried to mentor this young woman,” and “never saw this coming.” According to UsMagazine.com, the former employee had a secret crush on the actor, but despite the “inappropriate conduct” accusations, Lowe is not shaken, stating, “No one intimidates my family... We will defend ourselves with vigor and without fear.”