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Joe Francis "Amazed" That Ashley Dupre's Suing Him
Monday April 28, 2008
Bond Photo; Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage.com
Monday April 28, 2008
Bond Photo; Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage.com
Joe Francis was "very surprised and in fact amazed" when he was told about the suit filed by Ashley Dupre, ex-New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's former call girl.
"It is incomprehensible that Ms. Dupré could claim she did not give her consent to be filmed by Girls Gone Wild, when in fact we have videotape of her giving consent, while showing her identification," Francis told Usmagazine.com in a statement Monday.
Dupre, 22, filed suit Monday seeking $10 million from Francis and his company, Girls Gone Wild, for misuse of her name and image for profit.
Francis had publicly offered Dupre a $1 million deal for a Girls Gone Wild photo shoot and tour but while he was haggling with her lawyers, he found GGW tapes of Dupre from 2003 and the deal was called off.
"She refused this offer and in fact if she’d like to reconsider, we’d be happy to discuss. She should keep in mind, it’s considerably more than the Governor of New York paid her, and our activities aren’t illegal,” he said Monday.
Asked in March about reports Dupre was underage during the GGW shoot, Francis said, "It doesn't matter."
He reiterated his stance on Monday.
“She’s seeking $10 Million for topless photos taken in front of a room full of people, including two newspapers and multiple crews we had in the room," he said. "These images were taken in public places and contain no sexual contact. We expect to triumph in this matter and continue to offer the best and hottest girls."
Francis' statement ended with a declaration that video of Dupre giving her consent will be available on-line imminently.
Click here for Us' exclusive gallery of Dupre's first escort modeling shoot and here for more topless celebs.
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3:09 AM
porn inudstry guy Says:
2:57 AM
porn inudstry guy Says:
Joe's got nothing to worry about on this one. She was in public -- end of story. He's not even going to have to drag in Snoop Dogg this time, he's got precedent.
5:01 AM
Anonymous Says:
But someone said he is searching tallmodels on the famous and largest dating site ~~ Tallhub.c om~~. There are some of his hot pictures.. joke or not?
1:39 AM
I Read before I Speak. Says:
the TMZ article is called: Dupre goes wild on Francis the complaint was taken from the court in miami, where it was filed. can not get more truth then that.
(clip from the complaint)
12. Defendants (with the exception of Koewing) did not explain to Plaintiff that her
image and likeness would be used for advertising and promotional purposes nor did
Plaintiff realize this, since she was only 17 years old.
13. At no time did Plaintiff consent to any use of her likeness or image in any manner
or to be used for the advertisement or commercial gain of the Defendants.
8:50 PM
Anonymous Says:
I hope she hooks up with O.J.!
7:45 PM
Anonymous Says:
Is it just me or is that girl really ugly? Don't know how she can live with herself -- she should have crawled under a rock once she was exposed, and dealt with the shame in a more discreet way. She should go out and get a legitimate job like the rest of us. There are people working hours and hours to support their families, making an HONEST living. She doesn't deserve to live the rest of her life off a lawsuit settlement, a frivolous one at that.
7:07 PM
BoyGoneWild Says:
Joe Francis and Heidi Fleiss would make a good couple. They've got that teeth thing going.
6:50 PM
Anonymous Says:
He has A LOT of teeth! Is that normal?
3:05 PM
Michelina Says:
Joe Francis is not scum. He's actually smart for doing what he does. It's the idiot girls that exploit themselves that are scum. If these girls today didn't do what they do, there wouldn't be a Girls Gone Wild video, would it?
1:24 PM
Anonymous Says:
Boy, is she ugly.
12:54 PM
Meee Says:
Is Joe Francis trying to morph into a woman? Look at his un-realistically looking teeth. lol.
12:49 PM
§*Wicked*§ Says:
I'm amazed that she's lasted more than 15 minutes.
11:31 AM
Anonymous Says:
While I think Joe Francis and the whole GGW thing is ultra trashy, this girl is nuts to be suing. She's nothing but a money and fame seeking tramp.In all her pictures, she's posed so provocatively and we're supposed to believe she was manipultaed to be in this video? Please! She was probably knocking other girls over to get to the camera. She's just ticked she's not in on the $$$$$
10:20 AM
Anonymous Says:
Anonymous 11:35: I don't think the laws applicable to the porn industry are applicable to JF videos. If they were, he might be in trouble with state and/or federal law. I agree with your statement that she probably will not get any money; however the state and or federal court is entitled to sue him if they feel he has violated any laws. Does anyone know if it is illegal to distribute a video with a minor once you are made aware that the person was a minor when they consented?
9:00 AM
Anonymous Says:
I was so happy when that hooker's face was out of the media. I don't have a lick of sympathy for ANY of the girls on GGW whether they're of age or not. Little miss has a history of being nothing but a common prostitute, wh*ring herself out as a wild child and exhibitionist. I guess now that legs are closed for business because of the political scandal, girl's got to make a living SOMEHOW. *eye roll*
8:09 AM
Anonymous Says:
I may be a boring housewife now but I used to be quite the party girl in college and for a few years afterwards. I did Spring Breaks in Panama City, Cancun, Spain and Key West during my four years and spent several vacations in New Orleans. I never flashed anyone in any of these places because there were a million dirt bags with cameras all over the place looking to photograph boobs and I wasn't willing to humiliate myself or my family. She can't sue for her being trashy. JF does take advantage of stupid girls but the girls should know better than that. People need to take responsibility for their actions.
7:29 AM
AnonymousSsssssssssss Says:
GROSS AND GROSSER!!!!
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PROTEST VANITY FAIR
PROTEST WALT DISNEY
PROTEST THE PHOTOGRAPHER
SAVE AMERICA'S HONOR
4:19 AM
biagina Says:
Were those two separated at birth, or what?
12:35 AM
Anonymous Says:
Fashionista: No.
11:42 PM
FaSHIonISTA Says:
doesn't she look like Alicia Keys in this picture???
11:35 PM
Anonymous Says:
I wonder if Francis can get into any additional legal trouble because of the question presented by Anonymous 8:38. I don't think the girl will get any money but he might still be in trouble with the law (state or federal court). Does anyone know?
11:09 PM
Anonymous Says:
Nothing amazing about that. Ho likes cash. I knew some lawyer would see the story and contact her about a lawsuit.
She looks like a tranny.
10:46 PM
Anonymous Says:
Im assuming her clientele has avoided her like the plague for fear of their trysts being broadcasted as well. Now she's looking for her next financial opportunity. Think about it...this is a girl who has always made her money in less than honest ways. Living the high life is all that motivates her and she will do whatever it takes to have it. Obviously she is trying to take advantage of what is deemed a 'gray area' (alcohol, being underage, he said/she said) and is hoping that will seal the deal for a quick 'payoff.' Whether a girl or guy, if you use fake id's to do things that you know you are too young to be doing then you should have to deal with the consequences. If you want to portray yourself as an adult then prepare to be treated as such. Dont go cry about it later because your arrogance got you in a dumb situation that is no longer 'cool' to you.
10:07 PM
Anonymous Says:
Don't worry honey, your 15 minutes are just about...DING! Oops they're up!
9:57 PM
Anonymous Says:
She is one of the last people on earth who deserves 10 mil. It's gross. Not that Francis should have money, he's gross too. But please. There are people who don't have homes. You don't need 10 mil more dollars because you flashed your goods and made it available for the public. Sick.
9:30 PM
Anonymous Says:
if it looks like a duck.....
8:38 PM
Anonymous Says:
The question that will be presented before the court is whether JF can show this video and profit off it once he became aware that she was underage when it was filmed. In some porn cases, women used fake IDs in order to work. The producer was not penalized for the distribution while they were unaware of the age but were obligated to retired the videos once they became aware the girls had used a fake ID. In this case not only did JF not retire the video when he became aware she was underage but he decided to re market and distribute the video. I don't know what the law dictates with this type of video since it is not porn. Does anyone else know?
7:58 PM
crazyfolks Says:
He may very well be a perv however she seeked out to be on the show! she knew what it was and even faked an ID to do it! She should be punished for that not making money for doing something wrong and against the law! What is that going to tell our younger generation?
7:51 PM
Anonymous Says:
the guy is a perv.
7:38 PM
crazyfolks Says:
Yup she knew what she was doing! She should be punished for having a fake ID isn't that a Federal offense?
