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Seinatra · 10-10-2006, 09:05 AM

Do you still remember this gal? I thought she got a lot of bad publicity for simply not wanting to get hitched.

Runaway bride is suing former fiance

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Jennifer Wilbanks, who became known as the "runaway bride" after taking off just days before her lavish wedding in 2005, is suing her former fiance for $500,000.

Wilbanks and John Mason broke up for good in May, about a year after her excursion to Las Vegas and New Mexico made international headlines while hundreds of friends and family members searched for her back home in suburban Atlanta.

Mason has until Oct. 22 to respond to the lawsuit, filed last month in Gwinnett County's Superior Court. The suit, Wilbanks vs. JCM Consulting et al, was filed Sept. 13, according to court records.

In it, Wilbanks seeks $250,000 as her share of a home Mason purchased through the partnership with proceeds from $500,000 received for selling their story to an agent, plus $250,000 in punitive damages for allegedly abusing the power of attorney she granted for him to handle their financial affairs, according to Atlanta television station WAGA, which reported on the lawsuit Monday night.

She also seeks the return of personal property she claims he has kept.

Wilbanks disappeared four days before her April 30, 2005, wedding. Hundreds of police and volunteers searched for her for three days before she called Mason from Albuquerque, N.M., claiming to have been abducted and sexually assaulted.

She later recanted, saying she fled because of unspecified personal issues, and pleaded no contest to telling police a phony story.

She was sentenced to two years' probation and performed community service that included mowing the lawns of public buildings.

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Brian Damage · 10-10-2006, 09:55 AM

That woman is a nut bar!

Janice · 10-10-2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Seinatra

Do you still remember this gal? I thought she got a lot of bad publicity for simply not wanting to get hitched.

It wasn't that simple, and the courts agreed when they prosecuted her. It does sound like her ex is trying to rip her off though.

crystals · 10-10-2006, 03:26 PM

This is so ridiculous. I agree with Brian Damage. That woman sounds like a nut. Why should she be suing him if she was the one who ran off before the wedding? You'd think her fiance would be suing her for abandonment or something crazy like that. That story is so messed up.

MsOrange · 10-10-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by crystals

This is so ridiculous. I agree with Brian Damage. That woman sounds like a nut. Why should she be suing him if she was the one who ran off before the wedding? You'd think her fiance would be suing her for abandonment or something crazy like that. That story is so messed up.

who is that in your avatar? It looks like Alexis Bledel.

Seinatra · 10-10-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

It wasn't that simple, and the courts agreed when they prosecuted her. It does sound like her ex is trying to rip her off though.

I think it was mostly simple, until the end when she made up that kidnapping story.

Courtnee · 10-10-2006, 07:31 PM

It goes to show that stupidity knows no age, race, gender, or class.

TJL · 10-10-2006, 07:40 PM

Her again?

Seinatra · 10-10-2006, 08:17 PM

Yes - I like to see her pop up every 6 months or so - something about her I like.

dawsongirl · 10-10-2006, 10:24 PM

THOSE EYES.

Cactus Jack · 10-10-2006, 10:25 PM

OH great now she'll be on the prowl on Halloween?

Jennifer: Trick or treat!

Man: You look cute! Are you being Jennifer Wilbankst his yeaR?

Jennifer: I AM JENNIFER WILBANKS YOU STIPUD DUMB **** NOW GIVE MEM MY CANDY

PrettyinPink55 · 10-11-2006, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

THOSE EYES.

I know!!! It's creepy!!!

80sTrivia · 10-11-2006, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

THOSE EYES.

Her eyes are indeed creepy yet mesmerizing, like a wizard's pinwheel....

spunkygirl · 10-12-2006, 04:46 PM

UGH she's a freaking nutcase

10-10-2006, 09:05 AM	#1
Seinatra Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Location: Gran Chaco Posts: 1,840	Runaway Bride Suing Former Fiance Do you still remember this gal? I thought she got a lot of bad publicity for simply not wanting to get hitched. Runaway bride is suing former fiance LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) -- Jennifer Wilbanks, who became known as the "runaway bride" after taking off just days before her lavish wedding in 2005, is suing her former fiance for $500,000. Wilbanks and John Mason broke up for good in May, about a year after her excursion to Las Vegas and New Mexico made international headlines while hundreds of friends and family members searched for her back home in suburban Atlanta. Mason has until Oct. 22 to respond to the lawsuit, filed last month in Gwinnett County's Superior Court. The suit, Wilbanks vs. JCM Consulting et al, was filed Sept. 13, according to court records. In it, Wilbanks seeks $250,000 as her share of a home Mason purchased through the partnership with proceeds from $500,000 received for selling their story to an agent, plus $250,000 in punitive damages for allegedly abusing the power of attorney she granted for him to handle their financial affairs, according to Atlanta television station WAGA, which reported on the lawsuit Monday night. She also seeks the return of personal property she claims he has kept. Wilbanks disappeared four days before her April 30, 2005, wedding. Hundreds of police and volunteers searched for her for three days before she called Mason from Albuquerque, N.M., claiming to have been abducted and sexually assaulted. She later recanted, saying she fled because of unspecified personal issues, and pleaded no contest to telling police a phony story. She was sentenced to two years' probation and performed community service that included mowing the lawns of public buildings. © 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT Attached Images

10-10-2006, 09:55 AM	#2
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10-10-2006, 03:26 PM	#4
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10-10-2006, 08:17 PM	#9
Seinatra Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 29, 2004 Location: Gran Chaco Posts: 1,840	Yes - I like to see her pop up every 6 months or so - something about her I like.

10-10-2006, 10:24 PM	#10
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10-10-2006, 10:25 PM	#11
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10-12-2006, 04:46 PM	#14
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	UGH she's a freaking nutcase