Stephen Collins Scandal: Ex-Wife Faye Grant & Lawyer Slam Money Rumors, 'It's Offensive And Outrageous'
Faye Grant responded to claims that she was only after Stephen Collins' money when she released the recording of him speaking about molesting three young girls.
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"This is a deeply sad situation for everyone involved. With regard to the divorce proceedings, I am seeking no more than that to which I am legally entitled under the laws of the State of California. The recording of Mr. Collins' statements has not been part of family court proceedings or any negotiations related to that action at any time," she said in a statement.
TMZ released the tape on Tuesday which features Collins detailing his criminal acts to his ex-wife. Grant and Collins were married for 27 years before they divorced in 2012. They have one daugther, Kate, who is now 25.
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The former 7th Heaven actor revealed that he molested three underage girls between the ages of 11 and 13 in 2012 and then during a visit to a therapist Grant taped him discussing it again. However, the actress told People that she had nothing to do with the audiotape's release to the press. (To listen to the full audio click here.)
Grant's attorney Larry A. Ginsberg also spoke out against the allegations against his client and said they "could not be farther from the truth."
"In fact, Faye turned over the recording to the LAPD and NYPD two years ago after Mr. Collins refused to address and get help with regard to his reprehensible conduct. It is offensive and outrageous that Mr. Collins' lawyer is now attempting to deflect focus away from the disturbing content of the recording and away from Mr. Collins' admissions by attacking the victims, including Faye, who Mr. Collins' lawyer is attempting to portray as the 'villain' in this tragic situation," he said.
He added: "From the very beginning of the dissolution of marriage matter, Faye has worked diligently to get this matter settled and to put it behind her while coping with the distress and trauma suffered as a result of the revelations about Mr. Collins' life."
