Yeah, the Elizabeth Smart story was front page this week, and very bizarre. But that one's too hard to wrap one's head around. So here's something just as weird and bizarre

http://story.news.yahoo.c..._johnson_2

Germany Inspects Papers Linked to Johnson
Wed Mar 12, 2:11 PM ET


BERLIN - German investigators are examining documents found in Don Johnson (news)'s car that list transactions totaling $8 billion, a customs official said Wednesday.





Johnson's car was stopped for a routine check as he entered Germany from Switzerland in November with two other men, said Wolfgang Schmitz, a spokesman for German customs.


Officials photocopied the documents, but they did not seize them and allowed the former "Nash Bridges" star to continue his journey without formally questioning him, Schmitz said.


"There is currently no indication of illegal transactions," Schmitz said. "There is no criminal investigation and prosecutors are not involved."


He refused to give details on the documents.


German customs officials are still evaluating the copies — a time-consuming process because banks have to be contacted. U.S. authorities also were informed of the listed transactions in view of the sums involved, Schmitz said.


German customs officials regularly carry out checks on the border with Switzerland, which unlike Germany is not a member of the European Union (news - web sites) and is renowned for its strict bank secrecy laws.


Johnson, 53, also starred in the 1980s "Miami Vice" television series. His films include 1996's "Tin Cup," with Kevin Costner (news).

http://story.news.yahoo.c..._johnson_1

German officials check financial documents found in actor Don Johnson's car
Wed Mar 12, 1:19 PM ET


BERLIN - German investigators are examining documents found in the car of "Miami Vice" star Don Johnson that list transactions totaling US$8 billion, a customs official said Wednesday.



Johnson's car was stopped for a routine check as he entered Germany from Switzerland in November with two other men, said Wolfgang Schmitz, a spokesman for German customs.


Officials photocopied the documents, but they did not seize them and allowed the American actor to continue his journey without formally questioning him, Schmitz said.


"There is currently no indication of illegal transactions," Schmitz said. "There is no criminal investigation and prosecutors are not involved."


He refused to give details on the documents.


German customs officials are still evaluating the copies — a time-consuming process because banks have to be contacted. U.S. authorities also were informed of the listed transactions in view of the sums involved, Schmitz said.


German customs officials regularly carry out checks on the border with Switzerland, which unlike Germany is not a member of the European Union (news - web sites) and is renowned for its strict bank secrecy laws.

http://story.news.yahoo.c..._johnson_1

Don Johnson says financial documents found in Germany involved movie project
Sat Mar 15, 8:05 AM ET


LOS ANGELES - Documents listing $8 billion in financial transactions that German customs officials say they found in Don Johnson's car did not belong to him, the actor said, but were from potential investors he was discussing a movie project with.



The former "Nash Bridges" and "Miami Vice" star told CNN's Larry King on Friday that American businessmen gave him the bank statements, resumes and other documents during a meeting in Switzerland "to show they could perform as investors."


He added he was considering suing a German tabloid and other media which he said published stories earlier this week alleging he was involved in money laundering.


"They perpetuated this story of money laundering based on no evidence, based on no investigation, and it's caused me an unbelievable grief, unbelievable grief," he said, adding banks closed two of his accounts based on the story.


"My son called me crying," said Johnson, 53. "It's been terrible. It's been terrible. This has been one of the most difficult weeks of my life."


German customs officials found the documents after stopping the actor's car for a routine check as he entered the country from Switzerland last November. Customs spokesman Wolfgang Schmitz said officials returned the papers after making copies and are continuing to review them. He said there was no indication of any illegal transactions.


German officials regularly make stops along the border with Switzerland, which unlike Germany is not a member of the European Union (news - web sites) and is known for its strict bank secrecy laws.


Johnson, 53, said he thought nothing of the incident at the time and continued on to Germany, where he bought a Mercedes-Benz SLR.


"I signed some autographs, we joked around," he said of the time he spent with customs officials.

Ummm http://www.prince.org/msg...msg_578914

serpan99 said:

I guess you'll give a more descriptive title to your thread next time

AaronFantastic said:

Maybe I should have done that