(Rachel Kim): Good Evening, I’m Rachel Kim with this CBS News Special Report. We recently sat down with HWA superstar Ms. Erica Martinez for an exclusive interview. Ms. Martinez is at the center of controversial accusations launched at not only her company HWA, but one colleague in particular Mr. Hans von Richtoven accused of sexual assault. We followed Ms. Martinez to get her story as she sought the aid of world renowned discrimination attorney and feminist lawyer, Gloria Allred. We give you a first look in this CBS Exclusive Opinion Piece.
It's Friday, October 6, Los Angeles, CA just days before Havoc and Erica has arrived at the offices of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg to meet with famed attorney Gloria Alred. She’s escorted upstairs to the office with the CBS crew in tow into a conference room and Gloria soon enters to meet her shaking her hand.
(Gloria): Ms. Martinez, good to see you.
(Rachel Kim): Mrs. Allred, we understand that as Ms. Martinez’ attorney questions should be directed to you. Tell us about this case, is this a case, are there any filings being made here?
(Gloria): Ms. Martinez was a physiological referral and following her recent arrest...
(Rachel Kim): Arrest as in singular incident? We understand that there was another incident just this week.
Erica looks at Gloria…
(Gloria): Before we get to that it’s important to point out that Ms. Martinez is a victim of sexual assault. As a result she is a deeply disturbed young woman and he recent actions are not indicative of her nature prior to her interactions with the accused.
(Rachel Kim): You’re referring to Hans von Richtoven.
(Gloria): That is correct. Mr. von Richtoven took advantage of Ms. Martinez. We’ve seen this time and time again, men in positions of authority imposing their will on subordinates, in this case one of his trainees. During regular training sessions Mr. von Richtoven touched Ms. Martinez inappropriately in her genitals and breasts, creating for her Stockholm Syndrome-like scenario where she developed a deep and emotional attachment to him.
(Rachel Kim): How do you distinguish what is a wrestling training session from sexual assault? Isn’t wrestling by its nature a sport where competitors’ hands touch one another, even in what we might consider private parts?
(Gloria): That is generally true, but in these cases the assailant recognized his actions and verbally apologized, yet the behavior continued. I’ll put this way, if a man is on a Los Angeles bus pass a woman and inadvertently rubs his groin across her thigh, or shoulder if she’s seated…as he squeezes down the narrow aisle on a packed bus to find a seat, he excuses himself and she may not think much of it. But if the same guy and the same woman are the same daily route and he does the same thing to a her day after day this becomes sexual assault…by definition it is an unwanted advance.
(Rachel Kim): I understand your point, but it’s public knowledge that Ms. Martinez seemingly welcomes a physical, if not sexual relationship with Mr. von Richtoven so how is this classified as sexual assault?
(Gloria): Ms. Martinez did not invite Mr. von Richtoven to touch her in this manner. Her condition developed as a result of his repeated actions and to be clear and specific to the law…it was without her consent.
(Rachel Kim): I want to go back to the incident from this week that is now breaking news.
Gloria looks at Erica, and the cat seems out of the bag as she sighs.
(Gloria): Ms. Martinez as you know was recently arrested for intruding on the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hans von Richtoven. It is also known that she browsed through personal documents and records belonging to the family. As a result of her disability, Ms. Martinez was compelled to visit the Pacific Fertility Center, it is the top rated fertility clinic in Los Angeles and it had come to her attention that Mr. and Mrs. Hans von Richtoven had been undergoing treatment in their efforts to reproduce.
Erica starts crying…
(Erica): It’s not may fault…that bitch…
Gloria puts her hand on Erica’s and leans in whispering in her ear, which seems to calm her a bit.
(Gloria): Ms. Martinez entered the facility under false pretenses and acquired by means of the facilities laxed security measures and inattentive staff, gained access to semen which she injected into her person intravaginally.
(Rachel Kim): Are you saying that Ms. Martinez stole semen from this facility belonging to Hans von Richtoven and injected herself with it? And that you blame the center itself for allowing her to do so?
(Gloria): That Center has not yet confirmed the validity of my clients claim as it relates to the specimen stolen, and to my knowledge has not reached out to any of the involved parties during their internal investigation until a determination has been made. However, they do carry a measure of the responsibility. Better safeguards should have been in place to prevent my client from gaining the level of access that she did.
(Rachel Kim): But she is claiming this sample that was stolen to be that of Hans von Richtoven?
(Gloria): That is correct. Listen…my client makes no excuses for her criminal actions other than her condition. If not for Mr. von Richtoven’s advances, his assault, we wouldn’t be sitting her now. He has victimized this young woman. This has been an extremely traumatic experience for her, that has damaged her psyche. She has publicly declared her love for this man despite his actions. She has come forward with the truth about her claims of being his fiancé, and that she knows she had been lying to others and herself. This is the nature of this disease Ms. Kim, patients like Ms. Martinez are incapable of distinguishing reality from the scenarios they create for themselves. She simply cannot help herself, but we are here to help her through this, and see that she is not only no longer taken advantage of and victimized, but that justice is served.
(Rachel Kim): This is a rather remarkable perspective, but you’re essentially claiming that she’s innocent by reason of insanity.
(Gloria): Ms. Martinez is an innocent woman, her actions are not her own, but the result of her psyche based directly from Mr. von Richtoven’s actions. Actions he must answer for. There now lies the possibility of paternity, and he will be held accountable for the life of their child, and the responsibilities to her should it be determined that he is the father.
Erica smiles as she rubs her stomach.
(Rachel Kim): I’m sorry, but I must ask Ms. Martinez. Is there anything you’d like to say for yourself in this matter? You’ve gone to what is easily considered extreme lengths in this…I don’t want to say relationship, but certainly what can be called an association from a professional standpoint. Are we to believe you really suffer from some mental health crisis? Why are you doing these things?
Erica looks at the reporter almost with a snarl on her face.
(Erica): Are you calling me a liar?
(Rachel Kim): Ms. Martinez, I’m merely asking how credible you think your claims are? You’ve engaged in illegal activities that…
(Erica): I did what I had to do. It’s because I’m a woman, a Latina that from an immigrant family, a minority that you’re all pointing the finger at me. I fought and still fight for everything I have in a male dominated sport. Do you think that shit’s been easy? Do you know how hard it is to break into wrestling and be successful?
Rachel Kim stares at her and shirks back as Erica springs to her feet.
(Erica): (Erica): Puta, I asked you a question. As a matter of fact, estoy haciendo las preguntas ahora!
(Rachel Kim): I’m sorry I don’t speak Span…
(Erica): “I’m sorry, I don’t speak Spanish”…you’re just like them. Everybody thinks you Asian people are so exotic, your culture is so rich, you have such great folklore, and the little wise sayings. Red Dragon, that fuking Mr. Miyagi mother fuker strung me along for over a year. I outwrestled Sarah and Michelle, and all their other little trainees and recruits and he stiffed me. Hans…..Hans was the first trainer to treat me with some respect, saw my potential, he pushed me and I worked even harder and got my Visa. I was finally able to really compete, and I showed them what time it was. That’s what he did for me until my Maestro came along.
The reporter looks like she's finished getting all she wants, and just wishes to get the hell out of there and away from the absurdity.
(Rachel Kim): Ms. Martinez, thank you for joining us…I hope you get the help you deserve. Mrs. Allred, thank you.
Rachel Kim goes to get up but Erica grabs her by the hair and forces her back down.
(Rachel Kim): Jesus Christ….get her off me….Security?
(Erica): Siéntate! Callate! I’m not done talking. Put the camera on me….put it on me camera man. You don’t just try and cut me off Puta!
(Gloria): Ms. Martinez…please!
Erica looks into the camera, and smiles, her hand still gripped on the reporter’s hair.
(Erica): Hans…
Erica looks down at her stomach.
(Erica): It’s a boy…I can feel it. I can feel him growing inside me by the minute. You’re a part of me, and I’m a part of you now. I told you I could give you what she couldn’t. You’ll see. No one, and I mean no one is going to come between us. I can’t wait to see you at Havoc. I can’t wait to talk to you about this and our future. You chose me for a reason, because I’m better than her, because you want me. Because you’ve been living in an unfulfilled marriage, and I can give you what you’ve always wanted. To hell with Butch and Wisdom, Triple H and Stephanie…we can be the power couple of the wrestling world. Alexis, Sarah, Michelle, you’re all going to bow down to me. I’m coming to Havoc to fulfill my contractual obligation in your stupid little Lumberjill match but after that I’ll be taking my medical leave. I can’t compete pregnant obviously, but after our son is born, I’ll be back in the ring to pick off what’s left of you bitches after Lilianna and Briar and Rose are done with you.
Security is now coming into the room and pulling Erica off the reporter. Rachel Kim and her cameraman quickly exits the room, the cameras are still rolling as they head down the hallways. Rachel is getting her phone out and it’s clear she’s calling the studio.
(Rachel Kim): I want to speak with George Cheeks…Now!........................
She waits a few moments and is on hold. By the time they get to the lobby she’s in quite an upset state.
(George Cheeks): This is George…
(Rachel Kim): George it’s Rachel Kim, CBS Los Angeles…this is not what I signed up for, she attacked me George. The woman is certifiable.
(George Cheeks): Hold on, what woman?
(Rachel Kim): Erica Martinez…I’m on special assignment for this CBS Exclusive. I’m sorry, but I’m going to be perfectly honest here…I know I’m supposed to be unbiased, but if we’re going to air this, it has to be an Opinion piece. I have to have my say, and the truth is…the network can’t afford to take this on face value.
(George Cheeks): Alright, I trust you Erica, an Opinion piece it is, you put whatever spin on it you feel is most appropriate.
(Rachel Kim): Thank you.
Rachel hangs up and straightens her hair, and gets back in reporter mode. She nods to the camera man that she is ready.
(Rachel Kim): Ladies and gentlemen, I’m now outside the law offices of Gloria Allred, and as you just saw of Erica Martinez….it is clear to this reporters that Erica Martinez is a con artist, a liar, and criminal. She was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, assault, arson, and other charges stemming from the home invasion reported weeks ago. Now just days before she is scheduled to return to work she has stolen semen she claims to be that of Hans von Richtoven from a fertility center here in Los Angeles, injected herself with said samples and claims to now be in what is commonly known as the Germinal stage of pregnancy. This reporter believes that Erica Martinez is a delusional and deeply disturbed woman. I don’t believe she is the victim of any form of assault and that she has baseless claims of sexual harassment. I believe she is doing this for attention and the only victim here is the von Richtoven family being dragged through her erratic behavior patterns and actions. By the time this interview airs the Hardcore Wrestling Alliances weekly broadcast “Havoc” will have aired, and undoubtedly Ms. Martinez will once more, publicly show to the world the nature of person she is. For CBS News, I’m Erica Kim.
The CBS News Exclusive ends and fades to black. Rewinding just hours before the news report aired to the Moda Center in Portland. Erica arrives at the arena office of Butch and Wisdom Parker. Wisdom is inside standing next to the desk her arms folded as she enters.
(Wisdom): How could you?
(Erica): (Erica): How could I what?
(Wisdom): Don’t give me that shit….did you think we wouldn’t hear about this? I’ve got CBS Executives on speed dial, I heard all about your little interview airing tonight.
(Erica): With all due respect, my personal life is none of your business. I came to work, and I did my job tonight. You and Butch didn’t care about my personal life when I was working 2 jobs for over a year and coming to train every day not getting paid, don’t act like you care now.
(Wisdom): That’s not true and you know it, we did everything we could to help you.
(Erica): (Erica): No, Hans helped me. He helped me get over that little hurdle you put in front of me. He made you see my potential, what I’m made of because that old Sensei everybody loves had it out for me. Hans helped me, and then he helped himself to my body and it’s my fault he made me feel for him?
Wisdom looks exhausted from this conversation.
(Wisdom): Erica stop, just stop this. You’re making a mockery of yourself and you’re upsetting the lives of two individuals who have done nothing to you. They don’t deserve this.
(Erica): (Erica): Sabes que? I’m outta here….you just want to protect her because she’s your friend, but what about me? I’m the victim here. Wait until you see this interview, you’ll see the truth come out.
Erica leaves the room slamming the door behind her, leaving Wisdom to talk to herself.
(Wisdom): I already saw it, and just about now Hans has too.
Wisdom looks over to the screen on her computer where she had downloaded the link to the video CBS video, the 100% complete sign still showing. After she had watched it, she immediately went to Hans with it. She wanted to call Vanessa to warn her, but she couldn’t. She could suddenly hear Maniac’s theme music hit out in the arena and looked at the clock. Erica would have to wait, it was time for the main event, and it wouldn’t be long before her own personal life was brought to center stage as the scene fades to black.
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