Celebrity Justice
Joe Francis to Candy: Back Off!!!

Joe Francis has fired back at Candy Spelling for the open letter posted this morning on TMZ. Francis is currently in Federal custody. Spelling's letter was read to Francis this morning by phone. Francis tells TMZ he wrote the response himself.

Dear Candy:

I don't know you, I have never met you and I don't know anything about you. After reading your letter posted on the internet, my mental picture of you is of a lonely old woman living in a mansion in Holmby Hills with let's say 300 cats jumping around, some in their own feces.

I have tried to think to myself what would compel a woman such as yourself to write a letter to someone they have never met? Even worse, you are making up your mind based on headlines. I can understand you writing Paris Hilton a letter out of care because as you said in your letter, you have known her most of her life. Then again, it's sad and pathetic you had the audacity to post that letter on the internet instead of just sending it to Paris personally.

Candy, you don't know any of the facts concerning my situation. I am a hardworking, compassionate and honest person. I will prevail just as I have in the past because overcoming adversity is not only a part of the entrepreneurial experience but a part of life. You should appreciate this and know this more than anyone and I am ashamed of you for forgetting how hard it is to make it in this world and the people who would love to tear you down because you have. Sadly, it appears you have become one of those people.

Contrary to what you have said in your letter, my world has not changed. My business Girls Gone Wild is thriving and posted record sales last month. Most important, my friends and my family (I love you guys....) have stood by me. This whole situation will be over soon and I will be standing strong.

I have never played a victim but I have always been a fighter. I will ultimately prevail in the matters at hand but I am concerned that you will die a lonely and unfulfilled person playing with those cats and posting open letters to people you have never met on the internet.

Sincerely,

Joe Francis



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196. I HAVE AN OPEN LETTER TO: SICK OF YOU, GRAT'S TO YOU FOR BEING "THE" UGLIEST, MOST SELFISH, SHALLOW TROLL SPAWNED ON THIS EARTH IN RECENT RECORD. I'LL BET YOU'RE A REAL HOME WRECKER!!! YOU NEED TO LOG OFF YOUR COMPUTER, GO OUTSIDE AND WORK SOME MORE ON YOUR REPUTATION AS A BITCH (MALE OR FEMALE). FIND SOME CHARITY WORK TO DO AND STOP WRITING CELEBRITIES! I WONDER WHY YOU'RE NOT RICH OR FAMOUS AND NEVER WILL BE??? MAYBE YOU COULD HOOK UP WITH DONALD TRUMP SINCE YOU BOTH LIKE TO TRASH TALK PEOPLE SO MUCH. "OH, THAT'S RIGHT, HE WOULDN'T HOOK UP WITH YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT RICH AND FAMOUS!" CANDY AND TORI SAID TO TELL YOU THAT DONALD CALLED THEM AND SAID TO PASS ALONG THIS MESSAGE, ""YOU BORE ME."" DOES THIS LETTER SOUND FAMILIAR? IT SHOULD!!! SEE WHAT A JACK ASS YOU SOUND LIKE?

Posted at 10:51PM on May 20th 2007 by dragonflylmw

197. What in the world? I remember when TMZ was something funny to log onto. To become know for the site that just contains bull poop is just stupid! We as the people don’t really care about ½ of this stuff. I would like to know if anyone has the web address to the people who are going to eventually sue TMZ for slander and libel. TMZ is now the internet Enquirer (wonder how much they pay their sources?) What a bunch of lame stuff lately.

Posted at 10:46AM on May 21st 2007 by Take it to the Peoples Court

198. Hey #33 -- Maybe instead of whining about getting "Girls Gone Wild" emails, you should stop registering on porn sites with your real email address. Maybe then you won't get spam like that. Just a thought!

Posted at 9:19AM on May 21st 2007 by xx

199. From 39 "Young girls on spring break or out partying don't need slimy parasites like him lurking around with their video cameras. His whole empire is built on using other people."

...Did you ever think that just maaaaybe young girls on spring break or "out partying" shouldn't be taking their clothes off for random video cameras in the first place?

Posted at 9:20AM on May 21st 2007 by xx

200. So Joey's a "hardworking" person, eh? He calls continually exploiting young women (who are stupid enough to get naked for a damn hat and not even get paid for it) part of the "entrepreneurial spirit?"

He calls planting his perverted ass in the most exclusive neighborhoods in the country and editing film of naked women "working?"

This dude is not only his own biggest fan, but he's seriously delusional.

Hey, Joe, I do know the facts about what you do and it's so sad that perverts like you reap the monetary benefits while people who deserve a break can't get it.

You deserve everything you get ... and more.

Posted at 5:56AM on May 21st 2007 by Donna

201. April - Joe Francis has been formally charged with one count of misdemeanor sexual battery, Los Angeles City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan

The charge stems from an incident at a Hollywood birthday party in January where Francis was allegedly seen touching an 18-year-old on her breast, buttocks and inner thigh. The charges allege that Francis touched the woman 10 times even after repeatedly being asked to stop, Mateljan said. The woman later filed a police report.

If convicted, the Girls Gone Wild producer faces six months in county jail and/or a $2,000 fine. His arraignment is set for May 22.

Francis is currently serving a 35-day jail sentence in Florida, stemming from a contempt of court charge.

The producer separately faces up to 10 years in prison and $500,000 in fines if convicted on tax evasion charges filed on April 11 in Nevada.

The day after those federal charges were filed, Francis was also charged with bribing a public servant, three counts of possessing a controlled substance and five counts of introducing contraband into a detention facility.

He faces up to five years in prison on the latter counts.

Francis's rep Kevin Mercuri had no comment

Posted at 6:20AM on May 21st 2007 by HonestJoe..... it's pretty much public info

202. He is "hardworking, compassionate and HONEST"? Yeah right - - he is a sleeze ball who is getting exactly what he deserves.

Am I the only one that thinks Joe & Britney Spears would make the perfect couple??

Posted at 9:40AM on May 21st 2007 by Lu

203. No doubt Candy Spelling wrote those letters and sent them straightaway to TMZ. She has Aaron's money, don't you think she would sue or it would be retracted with an apology if she weren't the author? Her name is being used, after all.
Speaking of used...
Candy (nice name btw, I suppose Buffy was taken at the time of your birth) hasn't your son Randy come out and made public statements about taking Paris Hilton's virginity?
Something about them b eing in a hotel and her parents looking for her? Her running across a field?
I may be mistaken and I don't feel like looking it up but since you frequent this site to the point that you CC them every thought in your judgemental head, I thought I would ask.
Why didn't you advise Tori against getting breast augmentation while she was still a teenager? Do you look upon this person you and your husband created in love with pride now? Why didn't you lend her the support a mom should, instead of leaving it up to some doctor?
As far as Joe Francis goes, he's gross. As far as Paris goes..gross.
Yet riding on the coattails of gross to try and seem superior only ends with you swimming through the sewers.
Have fun with that Candy.
And call your daughter.
Call your son.

While you're at it, buy both of them a huge gift certificate full of self esteem. Because hey, if you can't provide it, money works, right?

Posted at 9:42AM on May 21st 2007 by SA

204. This is a strangely articulate letter coming from a functionally illiterate party animal from Laguna Beach who's definition of "entrepreneurial experience" has, at its genesis, getting intoxicated girls to show their racks. Candy Spelling is only a notch higher on the nobility scale so perhaps we can lock them BOTH up and watch the fun.

Posted at 11:19AM on May 21st 2007 by Tom

205. Stop being haters! Francis could have slammed Candy far worse. He obviously took the high road. That alone speaks to character.

Posted at 12:14PM on May 21st 2007 by Justaguy

206. Joe Francis, honest.....? that is hilarious considering he is going to be indicted for MAJOR TAX FRAUD.......

Posted at 12:42PM on May 21st 2007 by carlacalifornia

207. ...Joe sure does look like some dumb-ass in that mug shot of his, he looks like someone who eats his own boogers.

Posted at 12:49PM on May 21st 2007 by carlacalifornia

208. Joe Francis is in the same category as Flint, Gootchini and Hefner. They are all sleezballs. The public bottom-feeders of society. The contribute to the breakdown of this nation.

Posted at 2:06PM on May 21st 2007 by Barb

209. and what exactly is it of this old ex-stewardess' buisness to be writing these "open letter's"? I'm glad he fired back. I don't get why whe didn't send Paris that alleged letter privately either if she knew her from a young age, but that's what you get i guess. Mind your own buisness Candy....go shopping or wrap your presents or stare at your dolls.......funny how the so called "wealthy Hollywood" are getting more crazy by the day. Perhaps there is a "Candy Spelling" reality show about to come out soon and this is her only hope in hell of getting free publicity.
Yo Can Can.....use your efforts an Dina Lohan and write her a letter about parenting skills before her kid is dead or in jail....i think it's called an "INTERVENTION" instead of your "look at where your concicences have landed you" letter, but what do i know, i was never a Stew that married for money and had two ugly ungrateful children, as you did.

Posted at 5:55PM on May 21st 2007 by FORTUNE TELLER

210. Do you swallow, Joe?

Posted at 6:39PM on May 21st 2007 by Joe Sucks

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