14 DAY TRIAL // Carrie Prejean who, not long ago, was stripped of her Miss California USA crown in the aftermath of the homophobia scandal, sued the beauty pageant for religious discrimination, saying she was let go because she dared speak her mind, which, in turn, she did only because it was her belief. The Miss California USA organization is now counter-suing Prejean, asking for the $5,200 it gave her to get implants, E! Online reports.
Before taking part in the Miss USA competition, K2 Productions, which directs the Miss California USA pageant, gave Prejean $5,200 to up her cup size by means of implants. One condition for this was not to speak about it publicly, which clause was, of course, violated the instant she took part in the Miss USA pageant in the swimsuit competition. However, even that could have been overlooked, the lawsuit alleges, if only Prejean had acted appropriately, meaning in such a way so as not to force organizers to ask her for her crown back.
Understandably, K2 Productions now wants its money back: not really because it needs it, but rather as a question of principle, court documents reveal. “Had [Prejean] heeded the guidance of the Gospel of John, who admonished only those who are without sin to cast stones in judgment, she might have avoided this legal battle.” the papers read. “We are saddened by the necessity to file a counter-claim today against Carrie Prejean.” pageant Co-director Keith Lewis insists in a statement to E! Online.
However, it’s not because they want to sue her, but rather because they have to that the matter has been taken to court, Lewis adds. “We are continuing to prepare for our upcoming telecast of the Miss California USA pageant on November 22nd, but the integrity of the Miss California USA organization and the values it represents requires us to respond and present the truth. Our claim is not about financial reward, and all profits awarded will be donated to a charity that promotes the values of our organization.” Lewis further explains.
Carrie Prejean was not immediately available for comment at the time news broke of the counter-suit. Knowing her way of reacting to this type of statements, though, it’s highly likely she will take a stand in the following days, so keep an eye on this space for when she does.