Prenup Left Arturo Gatti's Wife Nothing in the Event of Divorce

Here's an excerpt from an article I ran into today. For anyone who's not familiar with the lawlessness in Brazil, it's a chilling warning that the police in that country are, let's just say, not to be trusted. (Anyone wishing to read the entire article can hit this link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/16/patricia-acioli-brazil-assassination_n_967021.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk3%7C96422) RIO DE JANEIRO -- Judge Patricia Acioli was known for wielding a "heavy hammer," especially against rogue police who have formed illegal vigilante gangs. She had put more than 60 officers behind bars, most of them for murder. The Rio de Janeiro state judge paid for that fearlessness: Acioli was shot to death in front of her house last month. And all of the 21 bullets that hit her came from a lot issued to police, including some in Sao Goncalo, the city where she worked. While violence and impunity are common in Brazil, the brazen murder of Acioli was an especially heavy blow, a message of intimidation from the vigilante militias. The slaying was "a wound to the lawful state, to democracy; the figure of the judge is a symbol of justice," said Denise Frossard, a retired judge who presided over some of Rio's first cases against the militias in the 1990s. "If she is a judge and can be killed, how can a citizen feel secure enough to be a witness?" Indeed, who can believe the Brazilian police when they say Arturo Gatti committed suicide -- especially when their findings have been contradicted by experts in the United States? Noted forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht has termed the version produced by the initial criminal investigation "pure, unadulterated fiction." Says Wecht, "This case must be reopened if authorities in Brazil have an iota of moral, ethical and legal concern for their reputation." hey fellow cuban..... that's a pretty good find...wonder if they can use this story in one of her many court cases to make a point?

I believe Gatti killed himself. there is always one like you....i have a feeling that you are the only one...with different user names....hmmmm?

That would have never worked. Gatti committed domestic abuse. That would have invalidated the pre-nup. She would have gotten money no matter what. Even Saul Goodman would have gotten her paid. come on does anybody believe this was always a one sided domestic abuse situation? does anybody believe that she was capable of hitting him? in case you don't know, she has ...on multiple occassions hit him...and hit him hard

I believe Gatti killed himself. I believe you either have limited knowledge of this case, and criminal cases in general, or you're being extremely naive. One of the more ridiculous statements made by the Brazilian "investigators" in this case was that since there was nothing disturbed in the hotel room, it couldn't have been a homicide. "There would have been a fight." Really, Sherlock? I suppose an already drunk Gatti couldn't possibly have been cracked over the head with a blunt object, then strangled in a crude attempt to portray suicide. In fact, that is exactly what the U. S. investigators are speculating might have happened. The point is that a man's life has been lost, and the initial suicide ruling is being disputed by investigators on another continent. It's beyond reasonable to re-examine the case. Fortunately, the Brazilians have apparently relented and are doing just that. I sincerely hope that their second investigation is free of corruption....

When there's a lawsuit or trial , for example. One side brings in their "experts" and the other side brings in their "experts". Those are paid people that you bring in precisely because they will advocate the position that you want them to. Yes. they are almost always well-credentialed. But they are gonna tell YOUR side of the story. The New York City police kills people. LAPD kills people. Police departments have corruption. Don't act like that ish isn't prevalent in the USA. If it were as simple as what you're making it out to be, no expert's opinion would ever be admissible in court. Forensic experts hired to second-guess a previous finding may or may not side with their "employer". That's the chance the Gattis took. Their experts were paid ahead of time. It's not like Gatti's family would have the option of paying only if the forensic investigators supported their suspicions. Compromised integrity is a possibility, sure; but, by and large, these experts honor their moral and ethical responsibilities. They're also inclined to protect their professional reputation...at least in the United States. As for U. S. police departments killing people: It's happened, yes...but they're isolated instances. People commit all manner of evil. However, there's never been a documented instance of bands of NYPD or LAPD officers -- or any other U.S. police officers -- systematically killing multitudes of citizens as they are in Brazil. And name one case where a U. S. court judge was offed by rogue cops.

B*tch set him up.

Do you honestly believe that women has nothing to do with Gatti's death ? I believe Gatti killed himself.

No, they are "experts". When there's a lawsuit or trial , for example. One side brings in their "experts" and the other side brings in their "experts". Those are paid people that you bring in precisely because they will advocate the position that you want them to. Yes. they are almost always well-credentialed. But they are gonna tell YOUR side of the story. The New York City police kills people. LAPD kills people. Police departments have corruption. Don't act like that ish isn't prevalent in the USA. Do you honestly believe that women has nothing to do with Gatti's death ?

These people are not "experts," they're experts. While it might be true that they're being paid by Gatti's family, that doesn't mean that they're risking their professional reputations by making things up. No one condones any abuse Gatti might have inflicted on his wife, but that doesn't mean she had the right to kill him...assuming she in fact did. The reality of the matter is that this case has stunk right from the beginning. The circumstances of Arturo's death are suspicious at the very least. It doesn't help that the very people who arrested Amanda Rodrigues, and let her go three weeks later, are representatives from a police department whose members are running around killing people. "Oh! The Brazilian police say Gatti killed himself? Then it must be true!" No, they are "experts". When there's a lawsuit or trial , for example. One side brings in their "experts" and the other side brings in their "experts". Those are paid people that you bring in precisely because they will advocate the position that you want them to. Yes. they are almost always well-credentialed. But they are gonna tell YOUR side of the story. The New York City police kills people. LAPD kills people. Police departments have corruption. Don't act like that ish isn't prevalent in the USA.

If she wants the money she should fight Micky Ward for it!!!!!!

I agree. Amanda Rodrigues is 25 years old. She met Gatti in 2006, when she was nineteen (he was 33). They dated for a year and got married thereafter. Arturo died in July 2009. That means they were married for about two years. Rodrigues recently rejected a judge's suggestion to reach a settlement with Gatti's family concerning Arturo's estate. Now, I ask you: Why would this young woman, who was briefly married to Gatti, decline to compromise on $3.4 million? Does she really need all of it? Does she think that being married to the man for two years somehow entitles her to all of his fortune and his mother, who bore him, deserves none of it? "I know I was not a perfect wife. I could have been better, I did a lot of bad things," a tearful Rodrigues said during recent court testimony. Yeah...makes you wonder just how bad she really was.... Perfect example of a gold digger ... I hope she doesnt get any penny and the family should have everything.

Not saying its okay to hit a woman but sometimes a ***** needs to be slapped. Ahhhhh. Homie, yous beez from da Slapahoe tribe.:chairshot:chairshot:chairshot

Gatti made her sign a prenup? now **THAT** is a real man!!!!!! I'm more impressed with Gatti now.

"Experts" who were being paid by Team Gatti. The same Team gatti who are trying to sue for money. F*ck those "experts" . They are trying to blame and defame the Latina. Gatti had been beating up on her... where are all the people calling him "wifebeater'? These people are not "experts," they're experts. While it might be true that they're being paid by Gatti's family, that doesn't mean that they're risking their professional reputations by making things up. No one condones any abuse Gatti might have inflicted on his wife, but that doesn't mean she had the right to kill him...assuming she in fact did. The reality of the matter is that this case has stunk right from the beginning. The circumstances of Arturo's death are suspicious at the very least. It doesn't help that the very people who arrested Amanda Rodrigues, and let her go three weeks later, are representatives from a police department whose members are running around killing people. "Oh! The Brazilian police say Gatti killed himself? Then it must be true!"

"Experts" who were being paid by Team Gatti. The same Team gatti who are trying to sue for money. F*ck those "experts" . They are trying to blame and defame the Latina. Gatti had been beating up on her... where are all the people calling him "wifebeater'? Not saying its okay to hit a woman but sometimes a ***** needs to be slapped.

Indeed, who can believe the Brazilian police when they say Arturo Gatti committed suicide -- especially when their findings have been contradicted by experts in the United States? "Experts" who were being paid by Team Gatti. The same Team gatti who are trying to sue for money. F*ck those "experts" . They are trying to blame and defame the Latina. Gatti had been beating up on her... where are all the people calling him "wifebeater'?

BrZil my friend....brazil yep, she sucked a few dicks and was let go :nonono: Here's an excerpt from an article I ran into today. For anyone who's not familiar with the lawlessness in Brazil, it's a chilling warning that the police in that country are, let's just say, not to be trusted. (Anyone wishing to read the entire article can hit this link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/16/patricia-acioli-brazil-assassination_n_967021.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl6%7Csec1_lnk3%7C96422) RIO DE JANEIRO -- Judge Patricia Acioli was known for wielding a "heavy hammer," especially against rogue police who have formed illegal vigilante gangs. She had put more than 60 officers behind bars, most of them for murder. The Rio de Janeiro state judge paid for that fearlessness: Acioli was shot to death in front of her house last month. And all of the 21 bullets that hit her came from a lot issued to police, including some in Sao Goncalo, the city where she worked. While violence and impunity are common in Brazil, the brazen murder of Acioli was an especially heavy blow, a message of intimidation from the vigilante militias. The slaying was "a wound to the lawful state, to democracy; the figure of the judge is a symbol of justice," said Denise Frossard, a retired judge who presided over some of Rio's first cases against the militias in the 1990s. "If she is a judge and can be killed, how can a citizen feel secure enough to be a witness?" Indeed, who can believe the Brazilian police when they say Arturo Gatti committed suicide -- especially when their findings have been contradicted by experts in the United States? Noted forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht has termed the version produced by the initial criminal investigation "pure, unadulterated fiction." Says Wecht, "This case must be reopened if authorities in Brazil have an iota of moral, ethical and legal concern for their reputation."

The way she went about it was the equivalent of buying an insurance policy the day before you commit the deed.

This is just terrible. I miss Gatti. RIP

As reported by the Associated Press: MONTREAL -- A prenuptial agreement would have left boxer Arturo Gatti's wife nothing -- not even alimony -- in the case of divorce. A court heard Thursday that Gatti had insisted on the prenuptial agreement. He later tore up a copy of the agreement in a demonstration of love for his wife, but the original document was still valid. Gatti's widow, Amanda Rodrigues, is in a court battle with the late boxer's family over his estate. Gatti's family doesn't believe Brazilian authorities' conclusion that he committed suicide. The court heard that one week after Gatti tore up a copy of the prenuptial agreement, he contacted his law firm to ensure the original copy was still intact. A secretary at lawyer John Lynch's firm testified that Gatti called and asked that a copy of the contract be sent to a Montreal lawyer he'd consulted for a divorce from Rodrigues in May 2009. The couple took a vacation together, and the 37-year-old Gatti was found dead at a Brazilian seaside resort in July 2009. That would have never worked. Gatti committed domestic abuse. That would have invalidated the pre-nup. She would have gotten money no matter what. Even Saul Goodman would have gotten her paid.