Katie Rees
Encyclopedia
Katie Rees is a former beauty queen
from the United States
who was crowned Miss Nevada USA 2007
. She was to compete in the 2007 Miss USA
pageant but was dethroned in December 2006 following the release of pictures of her semi-naked, intimately kissing another woman, sucking the nipple
s of other women, and simulating cunnilingus
and fellatio
at a Florida
nightclub
three years prior.
on 8 October 2006. She was crowned by outgoing titleholder Lauren Scyphers. Her "sister" titleholder, Miss Nevada Teen USA
2007, was Danielle Hashimoto.
, in which news reports claimed Conner had been drinking underage; Conner was allowed to retain her title.
Las Vegas news station KVBC
reported that the investigation into Rees began after several photographs of Rees appeared on the MySpace
page of Tiffany Masters, who according to the station promotes "legitimate escort services" called "Vegas Arm Charms" and "VIP Eye Candy." How Masters obtained the photographs and what her relationship is to Rees has not been established.
On 21 December 2006, Rees was stripped of her crown by the Miss Universe Organization with the approval of pageant co-owner Donald Trump
. She was succeeded by pageant first runner-up Helen Salas
, who represented Nevada in the Miss USA 2007
pageant in March.
published one of the sets of photos that got Rees in trouble with the Miss Universe Organization.
On 6 August 2007, Rees appeared on the television show Dr. Phil on an episode entitled "Caught in the Act."
On 6 February 2008, Rees was arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer after a traffic stop at 3:00 a.m. in Las Vegas.
On 20 September 2009, Rees featured on the Australian television show, Border Security: Australia's Front Line
. During the program, she was shown being questioned after swabs of her bag and laptop gave positive readings for cocaine and methamphetamine. Customs officers were also suspicious of her trip being entirely funded by a friend whom Rees knew only by their first name, as well as a trip she had undertaken two weeks before to Hong Kong. No drugs were found and the officers were able to verify the story with the friend. She was later cleared to enter the country. In describing the event, the Customs officer stated that they, "went and spoke to [Rees'] travelling companion. Their stories were similar, but not textbook rehearsed, so what she was saying added up. Even though - to me - it seemed bizarre, the world's a funny place. People do unusual things and that doesn't always mean they're drug couriers, but it was certainly something that had to be investigated thoroughly. And we did and she's gone now, on her way". Speaking to the camera crew outside in the arrivals hall, Rees said "I think I almost just peed my pants, to be honest with you. I'm shocked. I'm from Las Vegas, so, you never know what the heck's going to be around out there and I think 'Gosh, don't have anything on me because I don't do any sort of illegal activity', but - Las Vegas apparently does".
Beauty Queen
"Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.-Musicians:...
from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
who was crowned Miss Nevada USA 2007
Miss Nevada USA
The Miss Nevada USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Nevada in the Miss USA pageant.While Nevada did well in the early years of the Miss USA pageant, they only placed once from 1987 to 2000...
. She was to compete in the 2007 Miss USA
Miss USA 2007
Miss USA 2007, the 56th Miss USA pageant, was held in Hollywood, California, on March 23, 2007, after two weeks of events and preliminary competition. The winner of the pageant was Rachel Smith, of Tennessee....
pageant but was dethroned in December 2006 following the release of pictures of her semi-naked, intimately kissing another woman, sucking the nipple
Nipple
In its most general form, a nipple is a structure from which a fluid emanates. More specifically, it is the projection on the breasts or udder of a mammal by which breast milk is delivered to a mother's young. In this sense, it is often called a teat, especially when referring to non-humans, and...
s of other women, and simulating cunnilingus
Cunnilingus
Cunnilingus is an oral sex act performed on a female. It involves the use by a sex partner of the mouth, lips and tongue to stimulate the female's clitoris, vulva, or vagina...
and fellatio
Fellatio
Fellatio is an act of oral stimulation of a male's penis by a sexual partner. It involves the stimulation of the penis by the use of the mouth, tongue, or throat. The person who performs fellatio can be referred to as the giving partner, and the other person is the receiving partner...
at a Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
nightclub
Nightclub
A nightclub is an entertainment venue which usually operates late into the night...
three years prior.
Miss Nevada USA
Rees won the title of Miss Nevada USA 2007 on her first try in a state pageant held in Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
on 8 October 2006. She was crowned by outgoing titleholder Lauren Scyphers. Her "sister" titleholder, Miss Nevada Teen USA
Miss Nevada Teen USA
The Miss Nevada Teen USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Nevada in the Miss Teen USA pageant. This pageant is directed by The Atwell Group....
2007, was Danielle Hashimoto.
Pageant scandal
On 20 December 2006, allegations of Rees exhibiting raunchy behaviour in a Florida nightclub were made, and several photographs of Rees exposing her left nipple, kissing and licking other women, and simulating sexual acts were released to the media. This followed a scandal involving Miss USA 2006 Tara ConnerTara Conner
Tara Elizabeth Conner is an American beauty queen and model, who was Miss USA 2006 and has also competed in the Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe pageants. Apart from her role as Miss USA, Conner has been employed as a model. She was a featured model on the HDNet series Bikini Fantasies in 2004,...
, in which news reports claimed Conner had been drinking underage; Conner was allowed to retain her title.
Las Vegas news station KVBC
KVBC
KSNV-DT, channel 3 , is the NBC-affiliated television station in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is the flagship station of Intermountain West Communications Company...
reported that the investigation into Rees began after several photographs of Rees appeared on the MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page of Tiffany Masters, who according to the station promotes "legitimate escort services" called "Vegas Arm Charms" and "VIP Eye Candy." How Masters obtained the photographs and what her relationship is to Rees has not been established.
On 21 December 2006, Rees was stripped of her crown by the Miss Universe Organization with the approval of pageant co-owner Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, Sr. is an American business magnate, television personality and author. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's extravagant lifestyle, outspoken manner and role on the NBC reality show The Apprentice have...
. She was succeeded by pageant first runner-up Helen Salas
Helen Salas
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, who represented Nevada in the Miss USA 2007
Miss USA 2007
Miss USA 2007, the 56th Miss USA pageant, was held in Hollywood, California, on March 23, 2007, after two weeks of events and preliminary competition. The winner of the pageant was Rachel Smith, of Tennessee....
pageant in March.
Life after Miss Nevada USA
On 27 January 2007, Celebrity Web Site TMZ.comTMZ.com
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published one of the sets of photos that got Rees in trouble with the Miss Universe Organization.
On 6 August 2007, Rees appeared on the television show Dr. Phil on an episode entitled "Caught in the Act."
On 6 February 2008, Rees was arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer after a traffic stop at 3:00 a.m. in Las Vegas.
On 20 September 2009, Rees featured on the Australian television show, Border Security: Australia's Front Line
Border Security: Australia's Front Line
Border Security: Australia's Front Line is an Australian television programme that airs on the Seven Network. The show follows the work of officers of Australian Customs and Border Protection, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship as...
. During the program, she was shown being questioned after swabs of her bag and laptop gave positive readings for cocaine and methamphetamine. Customs officers were also suspicious of her trip being entirely funded by a friend whom Rees knew only by their first name, as well as a trip she had undertaken two weeks before to Hong Kong. No drugs were found and the officers were able to verify the story with the friend. She was later cleared to enter the country. In describing the event, the Customs officer stated that they, "went and spoke to [Rees'] travelling companion. Their stories were similar, but not textbook rehearsed, so what she was saying added up. Even though - to me - it seemed bizarre, the world's a funny place. People do unusual things and that doesn't always mean they're drug couriers, but it was certainly something that had to be investigated thoroughly. And we did and she's gone now, on her way". Speaking to the camera crew outside in the arrivals hall, Rees said "I think I almost just peed my pants, to be honest with you. I'm shocked. I'm from Las Vegas, so, you never know what the heck's going to be around out there and I think 'Gosh, don't have anything on me because I don't do any sort of illegal activity', but - Las Vegas apparently does".