What began as a dispute over an engagement ring has grown to allegations of suicidal thoughts and now possible criminal prosecution. Read more after the jump.
In addition to releasing text messages that he had suicidal thoughts and was emotional unstable, Mario Williams’ ex-fiancee, Erin Marzouki also released texts showing he told her to keep the ring, to further support her case.
“‘Keep those material things. It means nothing to me anymore,’” Williams allegedly said. “‘I said keep it’” and “‘KEEP IT! Remember me by it.’”
Marzouki’s lawyer Tony Buzbee is not only showing the texts to support his client’s claims, he also wants prosecutors to get Williams’ for perjury.
“Despite his fame and wealth, this court should not allow Williams to misuse the court system, or to avoid the ramifications of his conduct,” Buzbee explained in a court filing. “Williams is not above the law. He undeniably lied under oath.”
Now the court system rarely wastes time and limited funds on cases like this and I’m hoping they don’t take it on because of Williams’ fame. This may also be a tactic by Buzbee to get Williams to drop the case and allow Marzouki to keep the $785,000 engagement ring.
Initially I wanted Marzouki to just give the ring back but at this point I think it’s better for Williams to just drop the case and count his losses. This is getting messier by the day and it’s really not worth it to continue any further.
