The spriral has already begun:
http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-ted-williams-20110112,0,7966433.story
That's actually quite unfair. Given this story, he had a dispute with a family member, more than likely his daughter. Given his prominence, everyone is digging in his backyard to either prove or disprove their viewpoint.
Let's see, regular Joe comes into some cash, all of the sudden family who didn't care is knocking on the door. Bound to end up in an argument, only most of those in that spot don't have reporters on their tail to report everything that happens.
Maybe it is the start of a spiral, but I would think one would need more empirical evidence than this.
If he was busted for robbing a store or something of this nature; then yeah, I could see it as being conclusive. Throw family into the mix and cash, all kinds of crap can ensue.
Just my thoughts...