Miss USA Crown Stripped Over Faith | US News

Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse is suing Miss USA and its leaders, alleging she was stripped of her crown and publicly defamed because of her conservative Christian beliefs and political views. The lawsuit claims organizers misrepresented her character to cover up the real reason for her dethroning — her faith — and accuses them of coercing false confessions and inciting public backlash. Defendants include CEO Thom Brodeur and production company A Blaize Productions, with Boltinhouse seeking damages and legal costs. Her support for Trump, Tate, and Kirk, plus her opposition to Biden’s Transgender Day of Visibility, are cited as contributing factors. Despite denying political or religious bias, the pageant cited “recently surfaced information” as grounds for ending her reign — a move that has sparked national controversy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e0f4ef07e50fea6