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Thread started 06/06/12 5:14am

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Ex-boyfriend to Clive barker -- you gave me HIV

Jun 5, 6:07 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Horror Writer Sued by Ex-Boyfriend -- YOU GAVE ME HIV!!!

Legendary horror maven Clive Barker -- who's responsible for the "Candyman" and "Hellraiser" franchises -- gave his ex-boyfriend HIV ... and then kicked him out on the street ... this according to claims in a new lawsuit.Emilian David Armstrong says in the suit ... he met Barker in early 1996, and they quickly moved in together. Armstrong had a daughter from a previous heterosexual relationship. She also moved in.Armstrong says in November, 1996, he was diagnosed with HIV. The suit claims Barker had tested positive and had urged Armstrong to get tested. Armstrong is convinced -- Barker gave him HIV.Armstrong says Barker confessed he had previously engaged in a sexual relationship with his own cousin, who had AIDS -- and also engaged in sadomasochism in prior relationships that involved syringes.As for why Armstrong waited 16 years to file a lawsuit -- Armstrong says he and Barker tried to work out their relationship and battle the virus together ... but things started to go south in 2003.According to the lawsuit, that's when Barker became addicted to prescription painkillers such as Vicodin, Percocet, Demerol, and Oxycodone. Armstrong claims Barker would mix these drugs with alcohol, cocaine, and/or crystal meth and use them for recreation.But Armstrong says he still didn't give up on the relationship -- and tried to help Barker through his drug problems ... but they only got worse. Armstrong says Barker started throwing drug-fueled parties with young men ranging in age from 19 to early 20's. The suit claims in 2009, Barker kicked Armstrong out of his house -- along with Armstrong's daughter -- and left them destitute.Armstrong claims he was a partner in Barker's business ventures and is entitled to a cut of the profits. He also says he was promised support for life.We contacted Barker -- so far, no word back.
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Reply #1 posted 06/06/12 5:27am

JoeTyler

eek

I didn't want to make a low/silly joke, but if this is true, then I won't be surprised considering that this is the guy who created Pinhead and Candyman...

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Reply #2 posted 06/06/12 6:30am

robertlove

Very strange story. He was promised support for life?

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Reply #3 posted 06/06/12 9:49am

Rococo

Wow.

BDSM with needles. sounds surreal.

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Reply #4 posted 06/06/12 12:19pm

Timmy84

disgusting

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Reply #5 posted 06/06/12 12:48pm

Graycap23

eek

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Reply #6 posted 06/06/12 2:46pm

lezama

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Thats fucked up... but I can believe it considering the types of things Barker has written about and the stuff he paints.

Change it one more time..
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