There's salacious and then there's just despicable. The Mel Gibson-Oksana Grigorieva saga has just crossed the line. That was a cue for Team Mel to step forward with damning accusations of its own via TMZ, claiming its has proof that Gibson's estranged baby mama attempted to extort upwards of $10 million from his apparently broke self. The Gibson gang reportedly plans to turn over "physical evidence" backing up its claim to authorities apparently in hopes of turning the tables and getting Grigorieva charged with extortion.
Which, a source close to the Russian-born singer tells E! News, is "ridiculous."
The latest from E! on Mel Gibson's troubles
"It has never been about the money for her," the source said. "It has always been about protecting her child."
Grigorieva has adamantly denied leaking anything about her case to RadarOnline. But she has turned over evidence to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, which is investigating domestic violence allegations against Gibson.
