Detectives are investigating a $15 million mediation deal between Mel Gibson and his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva as part of the couple's legal battle.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the matter in relation to both Mel's extortion claim against the Russian singer and Oksana's domestic violence claims against the actor, according to gossip website TMZ.

It is believed Oksana- who has a nine-month-old daughter Lucia with Mel - promised not to release explosive audio tapes documenting their vicious arguments and alleged attacks made by the Hollywood star as part of the mediation agreement.

The $15 million deal - which Oksanaultimately rejected - included child support, a house and other assets in return for keeping all "evidence" associated with the case confidential.

A source connected with the mediation said: "Oksana and her lawyer pulled out all the ammo they had that would embarrass Mel, and now things are surfacing after the fact that call her credibility into question." read more...