A recent legal filing has surfaced in Los Angeles County Superior Court, making sensational claims regarding Riley Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley. The new documents allege that Keough is the biological parent of Benjamin Travolta, the youngest child of John Travolta and the late Kelly Preston.
The amended complaint was brought forth by Brigitte Kruse, a former business partner of Priscilla Presley, and her associate Kevin Fialko, against Navarone Garcia, Priscilla’s son. According to the allegations, Riley Keough provided her eggs to Travolta and Preston in exchange for an old Jaguar and a payment ranging from $10,000 to $20,000.
The lawsuit suggests that after Lisa Marie Presley’s death in January 2023, various family members, including her ex-husband Michael Lockwood, sought to claim control of her estate, leading to family disputes and chaos. Lockwood reportedly claimed that Travolta and Preston used Lisa Marie’s eggs to conceive children due to Preston’s inability to have biological children. However, it remains uncertain whether any child resulted from this arrangement.
The document outlines claims that Travolta had initially planned to use Lisa Marie’s eggs but later opted against it out of concern for the impact of her past substance abuse. It further alleges that Keough’s involvement in providing her eggs allowed Preston to carry Benjamin Travolta. Evidence provided in the filing includes a handwritten note and messages suggesting family ties, describing Benjamin as Priscilla Presley’s “beautiful great-grandson.”
Significantly, Lockwood further claimed that any such arrangement required approval from the Church of Scientology, citing Priscilla’s oversight in the matter. The intricate family dynamics and disputes over the estate of Lisa Marie have led to an almost theatrical legal battle, with lawsuits filed by both Kruse and Fialko against Presley for fraud and breach of contract, while Presley has countered, accusing them of unethical behavior.
Presley’s attorneys have issued a strong statement denouncing the allegations and the tactics of Kruse and Fialko in what they described as a shameful attempt to exert pressure on Presley.
In response, Kruse and Fialko’s legal representation has defended the allegations, deeming the criticism aimed at them as an attempt to misrepresent the situation and shift focus from the facts of the case. They state that they have been forced into litigation due to actions taken by the Presley family, pushing them to hold the family together amid disputes.
As the legal proceedings unfold, representatives for Keough have yet to comment. This high-profile case continues to attract attention, intertwining complex family relations and issues of estate management, raising questions about the lengths to which individuals will go in the pursuit of financial stability and legacy. The evolving narrative showcases not only the intricacies of celebrity families but also the challenges they face amid personal loss and public scrutiny.