Crowe blackmail trial postponed

The trial in Australia of three men accused of trying to blackmail film star Russell Crowe over his alleged role in a fight was postponed today after claims of prejudicial media coverage.

Philip Antony Cropper, 36, and Malcolm Brian Mercer, 37, are both accused of attempting to extort money from Crowe. They also are charged, along with Mark James Potts, 42, with perverting the course of justice.