Gatti’s widow awarded $37,500 by Quebec judge

Nov 5, 2:12 pm EST

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MONTREAL (AP)—The widow of boxing champion Arturo Gatti lost her bid for $140,000 she was seeking from the boxer’s estate, but was awarded $37,500 Thursday to cover legal fees and child care costs.

Superior Court Justice Paul Chaput also allowed Amanda Rodrigues to enter their condominium in Montreal to collect her belongings.

Rodrigues is in a legal battle with Gatti’s family over his estimated $5.6-million estate.

Gatti was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a posh Brazilian seaside resort in July. Brazilian police initially ruled the death a homicide and detained Rodrigues. Police later ruled the death a suicide.

The legal battle is being fought in Quebec and New Jersey, where the boxer made most of his earnings. At issue is the validity of a pair of wills that differ on how the estate should be divided.

Rodrigues’ attorney claims a will signed in Quebec in June, which left the estate to her, is valid.

However, Gatti’s family contends that a will signed in 2007 in New Jersey, where the boxer amassed his fortune, is valid. They say the one signed recently in Quebec was done so under duress.

The 2007 will leaves control of the estate to his mother.

The judge rejected Rodrigues’ attempt to have the earlier will terminated. Chaput urged both sides to talk before returning to court on Nov. 17.

Updated Nov 5, 2:12 pm EST
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  1. <i>edhoot101</i>
    25. Posted by edhoot101 Sat Nov 14 1:40am EST

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    NEVER GET INVOLVEDI N A RELATIONSHIP WITH A STRIPPER- if you go to the right club you can get a hot looking broad to meet up with you and slurp on you for approx 100 bucks and then go your own way- and they look alot better than Amanda and you won't have to worry about some @#$% cleaning you out financially- do you really think they have feelings for you? They are all about the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
  2. Basilio D
    24. Posted by Basilio D Wed Nov 11 3:14pm EST

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    Rodrigues will possibly get majority of Gatti's estate. Her will is more recent than the 2007 will for the mother. As frustrating as that may sound that's probably going to be the case unless the 2 parties can settle out of court. About her being responsible for Gatti's death, I suspect she played a big part in it or possibly murdered him herself. However, she is innocent until proven guilty. Without sufficient evidence in the court of law, she is not guilty of the crime. It's unfortunate but that's just how the legal system works. If Gatti's family doesn't agree, show the jury the forensic DNA evidence. Without a witness, a forensic expert or a high-profile attorney to prove the case, Rodrigues will just walk free.
  3. alderman j
    23. Posted by alderman j Wed Nov 11 11:10am EST

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    This is what i think happened:
    When he was passed out the ho, (all women arent hos, but this one, is a ho) the ho wrapped the purse strap around his neck and went up on the stairs and strangled him from the stairs, she wouldnt have to lift him up and hang him all she had to do was wrap it around his neck, put the strap on the stairs then walk up the stairs and pull as hard as she could. thats what i think happend.
  4. Carpe
    22. Posted by Carpe Wed Nov 11 7:51am EST

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    After listening to a broadcast where the Brazilian "detective" was questioned during an interview, there can be no question that those responsible for investigating Gatti's death are woefully inept. Brazil's mindless pursuit of a quick call is a bold slap in the face for justice. No DNA evidence was pursued, they staged a simulation of Gatti's death using an 85 pound mannequin with a purse strap wrapped around its neck and let it drop from an elevated chair and the purse strap snapped instantly. There is no way that a boxer Gatti's size could have committed suicide in the manner that the Brazilian authorities said he did. I suppose double jeapordy is attached to this case now so his "grieving" widow will not be charged with a crime that she undoubtedly had a big hand in.
  5. Carpe
    21. Posted by Carpe Wed Nov 11 7:44am EST

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    After listening to a broadcast where the Brazilian "detective" was questioned during an interview, there can be no question that those responsible for investigating Gatti's death are woefully inept. Brazil's mindless pursuit of a quick call is a bold slap in the face for justice. No DNA evidence was pursued, they staged a simulation of Gatti's death using an 85 pound mannequin with a purse strap wrapped around its neck and let it drop from an elevated chair and the purse strap snapped instantly. There is no way that a boxer Gatti's size could have committed suicide in the manner that the Brazilian authorities said he did. I suppose double jeapordy is attached to this case now so his "grieving" widow will not be charged with a crime that she undoubtedly had a big hand in.
  6. Jason S
    20. Posted by Jason S Tue Nov 10 7:58pm EST

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    She may not of dont it with her own hands but she is for sure behind it. Dont give her a dime. Put the money in a trust fund for the kid.
  7. <i>brasilanchick1</i>
    19. Posted by brasilanchick1 Tue Nov 10 12:46am EST

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    she wont get the money....its here in the usa,,,,shes afraid to come here...and the kid will never come here for sure....hopefully the family gets the estate
  8. Charles
    18. Posted by Charles Mon Nov 9 7:12pm EST

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    I understand what people are saying about his death being questionable but i just cant see a tiny woman taking a boxing champ out. She has his kid and was married to him it should be automatically to her.
  9. Jerrod W
    17. Posted by Jerrod W Mon Nov 9 6:08pm EST

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    Lets face it we all know the @#$% wanted his money from the get-go she was just bidding her time like all gold-diggers do RIP THUNDER YOU WILL BE MISSED!!
  10. creed
    16. Posted by creed Mon Nov 9 3:38pm EST

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    I do not think that she should get anything, for I think that this is a cse of murder, point blank, but the law said suicide, and she will be paid, and I don't think that tho the USA holds no time limit on murder, Brazil may not, now will she be as hated as OJ
  11. <i>longrangevertical</i>
    15. Posted by longrangevertical Mon Nov 9 8:59am EST

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    This whore is a@#$%! She deserves NOTHING! She shouldn't even have Arturo's kid, his family will do a much better job raising him then this money loving killer!!!!!!

    ROT IN HELL YOU @#$%! She will get her judgement day.

    RIP champ!
  12. Snappa
    14. Posted by Snappa Sun Nov 8 7:32am EST

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    how come no one is outraged that the mother and other family members are trying to take the money from the wife and kid?

    hmmmm?


    lol. Devil's advocate.
  13. checkit
    13. Posted by checkit Sat Nov 7 7:00pm EST

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    still can't believe it was a suicide and now the motive is clear for Amanda. she is lucky that they got some Mickey Mouse detectives in Brazil.
  14. O
    12. Posted by O Sat Nov 7 9:43am EST

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    Wow. Does she really need 5.6 million to raise 1 kid? $how me the $$$$$$$$
  15. <i>sugar3whayes</i>
    11. Posted by sugar3whayes Sat Nov 7 9:17am EST

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    Every time this case pops up it just becomes a bigger mess! sux Gatti is gone way too early in a life.
  16. <i>brasilanchick1</i>
    10. Posted by brasilanchick1 Fri Nov 6 8:39pm EST

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    kid....not kids they had 1 child......lets get it straight.... and.if she really meant what she said ,she wouldnt care about the money....but shes a liar and a snake so of course its about the money
  17. Mark
    9. Posted by Mark Fri Nov 6 2:54pm EST

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    She desereves something if only for their kids,I don't think he killed himself,Brazil is known for police coruption.His death doesn't make sense and it never will.Can't wait for him to be inducted into the hall of fame,Nobody deserves it more for all the fights and rounds of the year he gave us!
  18. Lord Ross
    8. Posted by Lord Ross Fri Nov 6 6:43am EST

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    lol @ Brazilian police charging her with murder. One of the most corrupt law enforcement organizations on earth.
  19. Jag Owner
    7. Posted by Jag Owner Thu Nov 5 9:43pm EST

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    She needs the money to take care of HIS kids! If she killed him the police would have charged her! Gatti killed himself! Case Closed!
  20. <i>tremone21</i>
    6. Posted by tremone21 Thu Nov 5 8:42pm EST

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    whatever! the police investigated and found out she didn't do it. like next!
  21. <i>brasilanchick1</i>
    5. Posted by brasilanchick1 Thu Nov 5 7:37pm EST

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    Of course as we all knew all along its about his money....she met him at a go go bar and workers there said she only went with because of his fame and money
  22. <i>timmoosekian</i>
    4. Posted by timmoosekian Thu Nov 5 3:43pm EST

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    nobody finds this suspicious that this chick is worried about gettin a pay day out of this?
  23. john a
    3. Posted by john a Thu Nov 5 12:15pm EST

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    who cares what she gets a boxing legend times 3 is gone for a reason only he knows lets all try to remember Arturo and the amazing fights that he blessed us and the damage he took for our enjoyment GOD REST YOUR SOUL ARTURO.
  24. john a
    2. Posted by john a Thu Nov 5 12:14pm EST

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    who cares what she gets a boxing legend times 3 is gone for a reason only he knows lets all try to remember Arturo and the amazing fights that he blessed us and the damage he took for our enjoyment GOD REST YOUR SOUL ARTURO.
  25. :)
    1. Posted by :) Thu Nov 5 11:21am EST

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    She should get what he got.No more no less.
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