The former Miss USA contestant who claimed that the beauty pageant was rigged has been fined a whopping $5 million for defamation. Sheena Monnin, former Miss Pennsylvania USA, had resigned from her post after taking part in the Miss USA pageant in June. She made headlines when she publicly resigned less than 24 hours after Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss USA 2012.
First it was Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin who accused the Miss USA organization of rigging the competition. Now a second contestant has come forward with the same allegations, but has chosen to conceal her identity. She claims that Miss Florida Karina Brez told her she saw a secret document with the names of the top 5 finalists, before the top 15 were announced that evening.
Donald Trump's Miss Universe Organization has filed two legal claims against former Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin today. Trump had given the former beauty queen 24 hours to apologize and retract her claim that the organization is a fraud. But Monnin stood her ground and now the billionaire is seeking filing legal action against her, seeking monetary damage for her remarks of defamation.
Donald Trump and his lawyer has given former Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin 24 hours to apologize and retract her claim that the Miss USA pageant was a fraud. Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen spoke to TMZ live today. Cohen said: "The basis of the law suit is the defamation and the offensive remarks that Miss Monnin had made . In her agreement to participate in the pageant - has non-disparagement clauses throughout the document.
Donald Trump is not happy about the allegations that Miss USA 2012 has been rigged by former Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin, who resigned from her post after Sunday night's pageant. Trump, who owns and heads the Miss Universe organization has reportedly launched an investigation into allegations that the pageant was rigged, reports TMZ. The billionaire is even planning to SUE Monnin.
Miss Pennsylvania has resigned from her position as the state's beauty queen within 24 hours of Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo being crowned Miss USA 2012. 26-year-old Sheena Monnin is resigning from her post after blaming the organization of rigging the contest. Miss Pennsylvania Sheena Monnin posted a statement on her Facebook page:"I have decided to resign my position as Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012."
Newly crowned Miss USA Olivia Culpo will now face her next challenge: to become the the next Miss Universe. It has been 15 years since a Miss USA nabbed the Miss Universe crown. The latest was Brook Lee in 1997, who was the oldest contestant to win the title at 26. As with all beauty pageants, the crucial interview question is a major factor in determining the winner. Back in 1997, Brook Lee was asked in the Miss USA 1997 competition how she would handle gaining weight.
Last night's Miss USA 2012 pageant saw beauty Olivia Culpo beat 50 beautiful women to the coveted title and crown. Perhaps the most important part of the pageant that determined the winner was the brief interview each of the top five contestants had with a celebrity judge.
Beautiful ladies graced the stage at the Miss USA 2012 pageant show tonight. The Miss USA 2012 pageant kicked off live at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas at 9 p.m.
The top five contestants for the Miss USA 2012 title were chosen after the evening gown competition: Georgia, Nevada, Rhode Island, Maryland and Ohio.
Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and New Jersey were out.
The top ten contestants for the Miss USA 2012 pageant have been chosen:1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. Ohio
4. Georgia
5. Texas
6. Colorado
7. New Jersey
8. Maryland
9. Rhode Island
10. Nevada
The Miss USA 2012 pageant kicked off at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas tonight at 9pm ET on NBC. The 51 beauties put on a fashion show as they walked down the runway in five different themes. The contestants competed in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. The top 16 contestants were chosen right after.
