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Bethenny Frankel is now being accused of unethically going after the fee on the sale of her buddy’s $10 million residence, utilizing “bullying” and “scare ways.”
Celebrity publicist and New York society fixture Jake Spitz – who was allegedly Bethenny’s loyal and long-time buddy – made the surprising accusations towards the Real Housewives of New York alum.
“We had been about to record our house, however I didn’t like our dealer. Bethenny advisable her dealer; I assumed as a buddy searching for a buddy to get the very best deal. I thanked her, acknowledged she made the introduction, and it was nice,” stated Jake, talking to Radar Online. “However, as time went on and we obtained a suggestion, I known as and stated I used to be so excited we did simply in addition to she stated. Immediately she was counting our cash.”
According to the outlet, Jake’s place offered for practically $10 million, and a fee of 20-25% went to Douglas Elliman.
Jake alleged Bethenny initially simply needed a thank-you present – a Birkin bag – till she came upon how a lot the house offered for, after which put her sights on Douglas’ 20-25% fee.
“When within the Hamptons at her home, I heard her on the telephone speaking to somebody. When she hung up, I stated, ‘Who was that?’ she allegedly stated, ‘It’s my dealer out right here. He’s the one my New York dealer will give the cash to. When I identified it was immoral, and unlawful was when she launched the assault.”
Some actual property sources denied the allegations to the outlet, claiming Bethenny was provided a referral payment by the dealer, however she refused to just accept it.
Jake claims he’s been pals with Bethenny because the first season of RHONY, and he was there for her throughout births, divorces, weddings, and deaths.
He alleged, “Bethenny turned unhinged when confronted with the scenario utilizing bullying, intimidating and scare ways. She even despatched a stop and desist she wrote herself – which her lawyer instantly backed down from.”
“She then weaponized my previous private wrestle with substances after which launched right into a textual content tirade about my household, all false,” stated the publicist, who additionally indicated that he has emails and texts to again up the allegations. “Bethenny isn’t the neatest one within the room, however she actually is the greediest.”
Jake added, “My perfect final result can be the cash going to charity, and never her bstrong charity. It ought to go to a substance abuse one.”
