Miss USA contestant Katie Reees, the now former Miss Nevada, who was recently disgraced by raunchy pictures online, apologized on Saturday as her attorney pleaded for the beauty queen to be given a second chance simialr to that of Miss USA Tara Conner and Miss Teen USA Katie Blair. Katie Rees was dethroned after pageant officials were made aware of pictures online showing her kissing and fondling other women and flashing one of her breasts.
Rees' attorney, Mario Torres, of Tampa, defended the blonde babe in a statement shortly after the pictures began popping up all over the internet.
"Katie Rees Miss Nevada USA wants the public to know she was 17 and had a lapse in judgment," he said. "The actions on that evening in subject are in no way indicative of the person she is or the person she has become. .
.. She is a law-abiding citizen and talented adult.
This was an isolated incident that occurred more than five years ago when she was a minor."
Rees' dismissal came only two days after Miss USA Tara Conner was allowed to keep her crown by pageant boss Donald Trump, after she admitted to drinking at New York City bars.
"I am so sorry this happened," Rees said at a news conference.
"So many of us don't realize how our actions, even one night of poor judgment, can affect the rest of our lives."
Torres asked that Miss Universe Organization co-owner Donald Trump grant Rees the same opportunity he gave Miss USA Tara Conner and Miss Teen USA Katie Blair. Conner was spotted kissing Blair in public and there were reports that they were sneaking men into their Trump Place apartment.
"He always believes in second chances," Torres said of Trump. "We are asking for that and plead that he answer our call, allow us to meet with him and allow us to defend ourselves."
First runner-up Helen Salas assumes the title and will compete at the 2007 Miss USA pageant on 23 March in Los Angeles.
Katie Rees' holds a telling Bob Marley quote, "who are you to judge the life i live? i know i'm not perfect - and i don't have to be, but before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean."
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