Judge Orders Retrial in Travolta Case

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A judge in the Bahamas has ordered a retrial in the John Travolta extortion case because of possible juror misconduct.

Judge Anita Allen issued the order Wednesday after a local politician said in a speech on TV and radio that one of the defendants had been acquitted after the monthlong court case.

Allen did not set a date for a new trial.

An ambulance driver and his lawyer were charged with trying to extort $25 million from John Travolta following the death of the actor's son.

Travolta attorney Michael Ossi said he will cooperate in any way possible and testify again if necessary.