Former Bahamian Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater arrives to the court building in Nassau, Bahamas, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. US Actor John Travolta testified Wednesday that Bahamas paramedic Tarino Lightbourne, who is now on trial for extortion, threatened to sell stories to the news media suggesting the movie star was at fault in the death of his 16-year-old son, demanding $25 million. Bridgewater allegedly negotiated with the actor's lawyers for the paramedic. AP Photo logo AP Photo 29 months ago

Former Bahamian Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater arrives to the court building in Nassau, Bahamas, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. US Actor John Travolta testified Wednesday that Bahamas paramedic Tarino Lightbourne, who is now on trial for extortion, threatened to sell stories to the news media suggesting the movie star was at fault in the death of his 16-year-old son, demanding $25 million. Bridgewater allegedly negotiated with the actor's lawyers for the paramedic.

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