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Palin Slams Levi for Talking Sex on Tyra

Governor accuses daughter's ex of lying in quest for fame

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 4, 2009 4:36 AM CDT

(Newser) – Levi Johnston's discussion of his relationship with Bristol Palin on the Tyra Banks Show has earned him the wrath of the Palin clan, People reports. A statement from the Alaska governor's family accuses Johnston—who said Sarah Palin let the couple share a room and “probably knew” he and Bristol were having sex—of engaging in "gross exaggeration" in "a quest for fame, attention, and fortune."

"It is unfortunate that Levi finds it more appealing to exploit his previous relationship with Bristol than to contribute to the well being of the child," the statement said. "Bristol realizes now that she made a mistake in her relationship and is the one taking responsibility for their actions."

Bristol Palin with then-boyfriend Levi Johnston at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.
Bristol Palin with then-boyfriend Levi Johnston at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bristol Palin with Levi Johnston at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.
Bristol Palin with Levi Johnston at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin listens to a question during a news conference, in Juneau, Alaska, Feb. 11, 2009.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin listens to a question during a news conference, in Juneau, Alaska, Feb. 11, 2009.   (AP Photo/Chris Miller, File)
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Levi Johnston tells Tyra Banks that he and Bristol Palin practiced safe sex most of the time.   (CelebTV)

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Bristol's focus will remain on raising Tripp, completing her education, and advocating abstinence - Statement from the Palin family

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wwwonderer
Apr 6, 2009 6:29 AM CDT
Exactly. Sarah REFUSED to answer Biden in the debates, choosing to speak to the "real" Americans -presumably the ones with good conservative, wholesome, god-fearing (Christian) values. And within these values we find an unwed pregnant teen, and potential sisterr-in-law selling drugs, and a sister-in-law breaking and entering to steal money. None of this was done by Palin for fame, attention, or fortune. Really? How are those abstinence programs working?
John
Apr 6, 2009 3:24 AM CDT
This is what can happen when abstinence is your only form of birth control.
skeptik
Apr 6, 2009 3:05 AM CDT
Hahahahaha Nothing like the latest installment from the Wasillabilles to start off my week with a laugh. I can't wait for the reality show that is waiting in the wings. I've grow jaded of "Survivor"!

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