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NBC Denies Channeling $1M to Octuplet Mom

NBC denies any money was exchanged

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Feb 12, 2009 10:19 AM CST

(Newser) – When octuplet mom Nadya Suleman's reps named the price for footage of the birth—$1.2 million—NBC was the only outlet to indicate interest. The network denies paying for her exclusive sit-down with Ann Curry, but an insider tells the New York Post NBC used an intermediary to deliver a "donation." Counters an NBC rep, citing network policy:  "Not a dime."

Suleman's reps reportedly shopped around video footage of her birth for more than $1 million.
Suleman's reps reportedly shopped around video footage of her birth for more than $1 million.   (AP Photo/KTLA)
NBC denies paying for its exclusive interview with Suleman.
NBC denies paying for its exclusive interview with Suleman.   (AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater)
Suleman has been exploring creative ways to foot the bill for raising her 14 kids.
Suleman has been exploring creative ways to foot the bill for raising her 14 kids.   (AP Photo/NBC NEWS)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Feb 14, 2009 10:19 PM CST
Not a dime. But we gave someone a donation to give her... um, what?
Shannonals
Feb 12, 2009 3:44 AM CST
Who does NBC think it's fooling? A free interview with an mentally obsessed woman? C'mon, they paid her, and for them to think the American public believes their hype is shameful
Guest
Feb 12, 2009 2:12 AM CST
Why, NBC? I'm sure she would have whored herself (and children) out for much less. I'm so annoyed with this woman already, and God knows we'll be hearing about her crazy ass forever.

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