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This just in:

This is from the Las Vegas Review Journal:

"FBI agents raided the Las Vegas warehouse of magician David Copperfield on Wednesday in an investigation of possible sexual misconduct by the illusionist, a source with knowledge of the investigation said.

Copperfield's accuser said the misconduct occurred outside the country, but the case came under the FBI's jurisdiction because the accuser was a U.S. citizen, the source said.

Copperfield's lawyer, David Chesnoff, confirmed Thursday his client was the subject of an investigation.

"If in fact those are the allegations, unfortunately false allegations are all too often made against famous individuals," Chesnoff said. "But we are confident the investigation will conclude favorably."

They found $2,000,000 in cash! That's frickin' amzaing!

monker59 wrote:They found $2,000,000 in cash! That's frickin' amzaing!

.... and for those who don't believe it (like me, initially lol ) - here it is

The mind boggles as to why anyone would want to keep £2 million dollars in their house .

monker59 wrote:They found $2,000,000 in cash! That's frickin' amzaing!

For a guy that grosses well over $60 mil annually that kind of cash really isn't all that unusual, especially given some of the "compulsions" David is known to have.

When it comes to the "shake-down" I simply believe it is the typical gold digging B*tch that's not getting "her way" when it comes to a personal fantasy with a celeb. I have reasons for this assumption that I'll not go into but certain things about this drama just don't fit.

Truth of the matter is that the "Main Camp" is saying nothing and allowing everyone simply ramble.

What exactly has he been accused of?

More reports coming in:

A Seattle woman told police that Copperfield had raped her in the Bahamas, the Fox News Channel reported Friday.

Seattle police referred calls to the Seattle FBI office, where a spokeswoman declined to comment because of the ongoing investigation.
The magician owns an island resort in the Bahamas called Musha Cay at Copperfield Bay, which he bought last year.

Federal agents on Wednesday searched Copperfield's Las Vegas warehouse on West Russell Road and the theater where he performs at the MGM Grand. Copperfield performed his two scheduled shows that night.

Anyone who makes as much as Copperfield does not need to rape anyone.

Not only will a lot of women be happy to have sex with him just because of his fame, but I highly doubt that more than 1% of 18-25 year olds (in or just done with college) would say no to $50,000 for a one night stand. It may be a sad truth, it may be a slightly vulgar truth, but the fact of the matter is, it is the truth.

It's only a matter of time before it is realized that Copperfield is the victim and it'll be her in court.

~Magically Dave
www.davidrysin.com

David R. wrote:Anyone who makes as much as Copperfield does not need to rape anyone.

I don't think money has anything to do with it. As I understand it, rape is primarily about control and the abuse of power.

But I do agree that it's difficult to get to the truth on matters like this when the accused is absolutely loaded with dosh and can be expected to part with a sizable chunk of it just to make any accusations go away and limit the amount of bad press they'll get if the story is allowed to run and run.

What's absolutely foul though, is that mud sticks. And when that mud is labelled 'rapist' or 'sex offender', it can never be washed away - regardless of the truth of the matter. Making false accusations of this sort is absolutely evil ikn my opinion.

a good friend of mine got locked up for child abuse when he was innocent, the accuser bragging he could do it to anyone and thought he has some kind of power overevery adult he met.

Sad thing was, the guy accused of this, had just had a son.. so when he was released, his son was 3, and he is not allowed to live with his wife and son till the son is 18.. everyone knows he is innocent except the authorities.

Its bad enough when it happens to an innocent normal civilian, for someone like Copperfield who is in the limelight.. its potentially the end of his career if it isnt squashed asap.If he cash settles, questions are asked as to why he would settle out of court, if it goes to court, its further bad publicity. No win situation.

Craig Browning wrote:

monker59 wrote:They found $2,000,000 in cash! That's frickin' amzaing!

For a guy that grosses well over $60 mil annually that kind of cash really isn't all that unusual, especially given some of the "compulsions" David is known to have.

But why does he need to have it in cash in a random warehouse?


Also, he's not being accused of rape. He's been accused of sexual misconduct.

She is accusing him of rape which is a form of sexual misconduct...

~Magically Dave

Having a gross income of 60 mil doesn't mean he is financially stable either.
It could just be a tax fiddle, he wouldn't be first!

Doesn't matter what comes in, it's what goes out and with expenses he doesn't want to show anyone it's no surprise, although there are a few other ways to hide your money without leaving it in the house

David R. wrote:She is accusing him of rape which is a form of sexual misconduct...

~Magically Dave

Here's a scenario for you all to play with...

Imagine that you are a 50ish Celebrity with a "Disney-esque" image. You feel that your career has gone down the toilet because the world does not see you as a "bad boy" (as in the type of personalities that managed to boot you out of play over the past decade and knocking you off your throne).

Now, you have the money and you have the resources to make interesting things happen. Sadly, you've already done "it all" so what can you do to grab the headlines and remind the general public that you are in fact, alive and well? More so, what could you do that wont only deliver TONS of free media promotions around you but have folks in the industry clamoring and projecting their own theories and assumptions about you... in other words, giving you an infusion at the PR level.

Granted, PAYING SOMEONE TO SCREAM "RAPE" is a bit bizarre at best, but just like taking on a would be parking lot thief (last year) it gets your name in the papers, on the air, etc. at virtually little to no cost to you... it adds to your legend so to speak and has NOTHING to do with "Magic" as we typically perceive it.

Dangling from a flagpole set on the side of a high rise and getting out of a straight jacket MIGHT gain you some local press now days, but when you have to fill shoes as large as the shoes we're looking at, you must go "outside the box" and deliver something more 'accessible" as well as dramatic... maybe so "out of character" that is will stir debate and diatribe, the world over.

Just something to think about...

What a ludicrous suggestion. That's like implying that Gary Glitter became a nonce to boost record sales.
This kind of publicity is not good, by any measure and there are many ways to get yourself back into the public eye than arouse suspicion that you are some kind of sex offender.

If I was trying to seek some kind of publicity, the last thing I would think of doing is something that's not connected to entertainment or you act and could potentially turn people against you and make you unliked.

A big part of showbiz is being a personality that people can warm to. A rapist is not someone that the public would warm to as being a "bad boy".

Many celebs have had bogus rape charges thrown at them, including Paul Weller, Craig Charles and David Bowie, all unfounded but something llike this could go either way.

Matthew Kelly, for instance, was never charged over anything relating to child abuse, but his career still plummeted. Michael Barrymore is another who could be perceived by Craig as a "bad boy" what with being implicated in an alleged murder at his home and the whole charade has killed off his career and made him one of the most despised men in Britain.

I doubt Copperfield would stoop so low and be as stupid to set something like this up.

Craig...

Is that a cynical musing or is there something of substance in there?