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Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA files lawsuit, says she was stripped of crown over conservative beliefs
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points Further details on the lawsuit and Brittany Boltinhouse's allegations are available from the source. A lawsuit has been filed by a former Miss North Carolina USA, who claims she was removed from her position due to her conservative beliefs.
A lawsuit has been filed by a former Miss North Carolina USA, who claims she was removed from her position due to her conservative beliefs. Brittany Boltinhouse alleges that pageant organizers conspired against her, seeking to replace and defame her.
She claims her support for certain figures, including President Trump, contributed to the alleged conspiracy. The lawsuit outlines her claims of defamation and conspiracy by pageant organizers.
Further details on the lawsuit and Brittany Boltinhouse's allegations are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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