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Report: Bobbi Kristina's family trying to cash in on tragedy

By Jennifer Brett
Feb 18, 2015

Bobbi Kristina Brown remains hospitalized following a Jan. 31 medical emergency. The 21-year-old's sad plight has captivated fans, friends and media outlets alike.

[BREAKING: Nick Gordon issues statement explaining why he's staying away]

Photographers have set up outside Emory hospital and a throng of journalists temporarily descended upon the Fulton County Courthouse the day Bobbi Kristina's beau Nick Gordon was due to appear on traffic charges (the case was continued).

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Now here's a report from Us magazine suggesting some family members are actually trying to profit from her difficulty, asking for certain perks in exchange for giving interviews.

No one has asked me for any money; the AJC doesn't pay people to interview them. It's not at all unusual for magazines to pay for stuff though - celebrity wedding photos and baby pictures are often published through exclusive contracts.

ExploreIn recent days Bobbi Kristina's family have escalating their virtual squabbling, issuing dueling statements through representatives or on social media.

Last week  Bobby Brown's attorney issued a statement last week saying "it is requested that the media cease speaking with unauthorized members of the family" after a cousin announced plans for a "meet and greet with fans."

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ExploreRelatives at odds with each other
ExploreStatement from Bobby Brown seeks to avoid “side show” 
ExploreNick Gordon calls Bobbi Kristina his “companion” (not wife)
ExploreBobbi Kristina was in a traffic accident days before medical emergency
ExploreBobby Brown disputes reports of Bobbi Kristina’s grim prognosis
ExploreBobby Brown: “She’s good; we’re praying”
ExploreBobbi Kristina’s aunt hopeful she will “get back to great health”
ExploreCops won’t comment on reports of drugs found at home
ExploreTribute to Whitney Houston 
ExploreLegal questions persist 
ExploreBobbi Kristina’s aunt: “My Krissi Is Alright” 
ExploreVIDEO: Leolah Brown thanks supporters
ExploreBobby Brown’s family at public vigil
ExploreCops say case is a criminal investigation
ExploreBobby Brown blasts reports, calls case a criminal matter
ExploreSources: investigation widens
ExploreVIDEO: Bobbi Kristina sings “Someone like you”
ExploreAre Bobbi Kristina and Nick really married?
ExploreBobbi Kristina’s friend says past drug arrest not connected to medical emergency
ExploreBobbi Kristina moves hospitals
ExploreRoswell police won’t comment on reports that drugs were found at the home
ExploreBobbi Kristina shows key signs of improvement but is still fighting for her life
ExploreBobbi Kristina’s medical emergency listed as a drowning
ExploreBobbi Kristina’s relative took out a restraining order on Nick Gordon
ExploreCelebrities offer prayers, messages of support for Bobbi Kristina
ExploreFamily members gather
ExploreBobbi Kristina found unresponsive in a bathtub, rushed to the hospital

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