And though they have been withdrawn, O'Sullivan claims he was "bullied" and "intimidated" by World Snooker and the WPBSA and made a decision to get the lawyers involved.
And though they have been withdrawn O'Sullivan claims he was "bullied" and "intimidated" by snooker chiefs and chose to get the lawyers involved.
It was triggered by the five-time Crucible champion being reminded that Hearn said his clipped answers and eccentric behaviour in recent media interviews had become "embarrassing".
Hearn last week criticised O'Sullivan, saying his recent behaviour in media interviews was "embarrassing", following a series of weird exchanges.
"I phoned Barry up four weeks ago and I said, "Look Barry, I'm done with all you and your board of people", O'Sullivan said.
"I'm letting my lawyers sort it all out and not getting involved because I'm not being bullied or intimidated ever again".
"I'm just fortunate I've got a very good friend who's got very good lawyers and they've got my back". I like Barry, but I am not being intimidated any more.
He says he was pushed over the edge by the reaction from World Snooker, having been incensed by previous disciplinary cases opened against him.
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Selby now has some precious time to himself before his second-round match and the 33-year-old from Leicester added: "I'll get on the practice table over the next few days and go and then go and watch Leicester (in the Champions League) on Tuesday night against Atletico Madrid - hopefully they can get through". Get Me Out Of Here, I could have a great life doing other stuff.
"It's not that important".
"I've given 25 years of service to this game and I think I've given enough". You promised me I'd get one. We need to be sensible. "It's very unsettling for me".
Despite his exit, the potter from Tyneside has enjoyed a memorable World Championship campaign, making his second career 147 in qualifying and reaching the Crucible for the first time.
A 63 from O'Sullivan put the 41-year-old seemingly in charge of the next, but he missed a red he would have expected to sink and back came Wilson, potting a tricky black to snatch the frame and fuel his confidence before the best-of-19-frame contest concludes on Sunday afternoon.
Shaun Murphy will look to convert a 6-3 cushion over Chinese 17-year-old Yan Bingtao into a trouble-free victory, with O'Sullivan awaiting the victor of that match.
"I love to play and it is extra special at the Crucible".
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