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Organizers Defer to Trump on Miss Cali Title

By the Associated Press

Posted May 11, 2009 2:29 PM CDT
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(AP) – Officials of the Miss California USA pageant have strongly criticized titleholder Carrie Prejean, but said today it's not their decision whether she should be stripped of her crown. Co-executive directors Keith Lewis and Shanna Moakler told a Beverly Hills press conference that only Miss USA pageant owner Donald Trump can make that decision.

The 21-year-old San Diego native created controversy during the Miss USA pageant when she said she believes marriage should only be between a man and a woman. The state pageant has been investigating whether she violated her contract by making public appearances with groups opposed to same-sex marriage, and by failing to reveal that she posed for (sort of) topless photos in an effort to get noticed by Victoria's Secrets. 

Miss California, Carrie Prejean, competes during the 2009 Miss USA Pageant April 19, 2009, at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Miss California, Carrie Prejean, competes during the 2009 Miss USA Pageant April 19, 2009, at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.   (AP Photo)
Miss California, Carrie Prejean, has drawn attention for her comments against gay marriage at the Miss USA pageant, where she was first runner-up.
Miss California, Carrie Prejean, has drawn attention for her comments against gay marriage at the Miss USA pageant, where she was first runner-up.   (AP Photo)
In this April 26, 2009, file photo, Miss California, Carrie Prejean, waves as she comes on stage at the Rock Church during services in San Diego.
In this April 26, 2009, file photo, Miss California, Carrie Prejean, waves as she comes on stage at the Rock Church during services in San Diego.   (AP Photo)
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riffran
May 12, 2009 12:30 PM CDT
The more "They" deny it's about her stance on marriage, but some other changing charges and the hot potatoe act they are pulling...just confirms the real story....sorry Perez......your still a angry petulant little spoiled brat...and your not "special" just because of your orientation
Doctor-Zaius
May 12, 2009 1:55 AM CDT
Potatoe? Who are you, Dan Quayle?
Doctor-Zaius
May 12, 2009 1:53 AM CDT
Blond, Hot and Stupid is more Fox News material.

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