Just when you thought you were rid of this story, it swings back like a boomerang and smacks you between the eyes. Refusing to go away and drink her problems into submission like a normal person, Carrie Prejean (L) has filed a religious discrimination lawsuit. The suit is claims that Shanna Moakler (R), and other pageant officials, forced her out of Miss California USA because of her religious beliefs.
Prejean filed the lawsuit in L.A. County Superior Court. She accuses Moakler and Keith Lewis of religious discrimination, defamation, public disclosure of private facts, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. She goes on to accuse the Miss California USA people of fabricating a list of 50 public appearances that she missed, which they allegedly released to the media in order to justify her termination as Miss California USA.
The outcome of this is going to be interesting. Technically, she is probably right and her biblically correct POV is what got her fired. However, she has left this for some time and seems to be more interested in keeping her name in the media than justice. We shall see how this one pans out.
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This silly girl needs to let go and let God….
Matter of fact, she should consult with God on the whole issue b/c truth be told, she was ousted for a reason. They didn’t just kick her out b/c of religious beliefs but the platform she used to express said belief and uh, naked pics? Did she forget about those? She violated rules (not sure which one REALLY got her kicked out b/c I dont care lol). She needs to get over it…build a nice bridge and walk over that bish! POW!!
It is interesting, as the material I read on her lawsuit made no mention of her topless photos and the impact that made on their decision. Interesting how selective memory affects some people *cough… Chris Brown… cough*
Yes maam! haha I have that scheduled to post for in the morning. I can’t wait to watch the FULL interview b/c based on what Chris is saying, the clip only showed the 4th or 5th time he had been asked. We’ll see. Here’s hoping you get to see it too! I can’t wait.
I’ll have to try to watch the full thing online. CNN are pretty good for releasing clips in a timely manner. I hate what Chris did to Rihanna, but I hate heavy-handed and misleading editing even more. We shall see…
I thought conservative, pseudo-religious attentionwh0res were against baseless and frivolous lawsuits. Shows what I know.
I hope they shrivel up and fall off.
I actually made a slightly disturbing squeaking noise as I laughed reading that comment. Good work, very good work.
you’re right, it does seem a bit late to be bringing this up. she’s def trying to keep her name in the spotlight. and probab;y after seeing octomom got a special is wondering why she can’t get one…lol
She’ll prolly lose, but she’ll be in the press for the next few months now for sure.
You know, in a more idyllic, egalitarian society she would have been sued for hate speech.
Unfortunately we still don’t make the obvious connection between using a national platform to espouse what amounts to hatred in the guise of freedom of speech and religious conviction.
Now, if I were to join a church that advocated the the rape of little girls and got on television saying so I’d be in on HELL of a legal sh*t hole.
My only regret is that this Carrie didn’t get doused in pig’s blood when she was crowned.
*Bows down and then salutes most astonishing comment she has read all day…*
You make some very valid points, Rain. I tried to write this bearing US laws about freedom of speech in mind. Hence me saying that she is probably legally correct. However, as you say, that can be a terrifying mask to cover a lot of things that are actually hateful. People can get away with some awful things, so long as it is their “right” to do so. So long as your opinion is in line with that of the majority, it seems you’re covered. The real issue is when your free speech goes against the grain. It’s a nasty Catch 22. But that seems to be the case here.