Jealous ex-boyfriend James Gosselin 'tried to kill porn star in who had made a film with his former lover' by ramming him off his motorcycle and bludgeoning him with a golf club
LAPD investigators say that James Gosselin, 26, was jealous that a male star, named only as Hamilton, had made a movie with his ex-girlfriend, named as Gia
A California pleaded not guilty in court to allegations that he tried to kill a porn star by hitting with him a truck and beating him with a golf club in a jealous rage.
LAPD investigators say that James Gosselin, 26, was jealous that a male star, named only as Hamilton, had made a movie with his ex-girlfriend, named as Gia, reports The Los Angeles Times.
On April 2, Gosselin tried to hit Hamilton as the adult actor rode his motorcycle bumping him from behind until he lost balance, police said.
The victim told detectives that he saw Gosselin attempt to put on a ski mask but fail before getting out of the truck armed with a golf club. He swung at him several times, missing all but once, hitting Hamilton in the lower back, bruising him.
The porn star then fought back, punching Gosselin, breaking the orbital bone in his face after tackling him. Police arrived and arrested Gosselin who admitted to owning the mask, golf club and a gun that was found in his truck.
The suspect was taken first to a nearby hospital. On April 4, the suspect was charged and freed on a $1 million bond.
Hamilton said that he received text messages from friends telling him that Gosselin had been released and that he was looking for him.
A subsequent interview with a mutual friend named Lexington revealed to the police that Gosselin was angered by his break-up with Gia and the porno scene she made with Hamilton. The relationship ended in February.
The porn star told LAPD Det. Gerardo Rivera that Gosselin is known for carrying a gun.
According to the arrest warrant, Lexington said that Gosselin told him of his plan to borrow a truck, kill Hamilton and then stash the body in the vehicle until he could get rid of it.
Lexington went on to say that he felt as though Gosselin was mentally ill and that he would 'shoot it out with police officers when arrested.'
He is charged with attempted murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm and possession of a loaded gun in public.
On May 3, Gosselin appeared before a judge and pleaded not guilty. His next appearance is scheduled in Van Nuys on June 6.