Kidnapper suing former hostages for 'breach of contract'

A US kidnapper is suing his former hostages for breach of contract, it has emerged.

Jesse Dimmick – who was convicted in May 2010 and sentenced to 11 years behind bars – claims captees Jared and Lindsay Rowley were responsible for his 2009 arrest and him being shot in the back by police.

This comes after the then-newlyweds is sued the criminal for $75,000 (€55,703) in September for the ensuing emotional distress which came about as a result of their home being invaded, but Dimmick now wants some $235,000 (€174,537) in return for his troubles.

He said: "As a result of the plaintiffs breech (sic) of contract, I, the defendant suffered a gunshot to my back, which almost killed me. The hospital bills alone are in excess of $160,000 (€118,834), which I have no way to pay."

Dimmick is also suing the city of Topeka for more than $75,000 (€55,703).