Heidi Fleiss, the former high-profile madam whose life inspired books and films, is making headlines again—this time over a financial dispute. Having served prison time for running a prostitution ring that catered to celebrities like Charlie Sheen and Robert Evans, Fleiss recently filed a lawsuit against a former friend and assistant. According to the suit, the friend allegedly invested Fleiss’ inheritance money into bitcoin in 2016, which supposedly generated millions in profits. Fleiss claims the friend refuses to return any of the funds.
Her attorney, Robert Hantman, is now seeking a default judgment after the defendant reportedly dodged process servers. The summons was eventually delivered in August by hiding it in a bouquet of orchids. Fleiss says attempts to discuss repayment were met with threats from the friend’s boyfriend. Notably, the money isn’t for personal use: Fleiss aims to establish a sanctuary for her macaw parrots. Hantman quipped, “We hope for a speedy resolution, even though the money is for the birds.”
In other news, the celebrity video platform Cameo offers personalized shout-outs from stars at varying prices. Brett Favre charges $300 for birthday wishes, Caitlyn Jenner commands $2,500 (with proceeds supporting transgender rights), and comedian Alonzo Bodden offers $50 custom roasts, joking, “I got different kinds of funny.” Cameo takes a 25% cut and is reportedly valued at $300 million.
Meanwhile, the “Trump Make America Great Again Committee” circulated a 2020 Victory Survey asking recipients to weigh in on policy priorities like border security, trade negotiations, and China relations. Options include “President, Pelosi, Dem candidate” as decision-makers and yes/no questions on immigration and foreign policy.
Ending on a light note, a tongue-in-cheek warning: “Beware of any psychiatrist who validates your existence—but makes you pay for parking.”
Only in New York, kids, only in New York.