Portland, OR, August 24, 2026 —

A defamation lawsuit has been filed by Brittany Boltinhouse, a former Miss North Carolina USA, against pageant officials in Duplin County, North Carolina. The suit alleges that organizers deliberately damaged her reputation by using social media to portray her as a bigot.

The allegations stem from the resurfacing of social media posts made by Boltinhouse during her teenage years. According to the lawsuit, these posts were “weaponized” by pageant organizers in an attempt to destroy her reputation.

Boltinhoouse claims that the decision to revoke her title and the ensuing negative press coverage were a result of her conservative political viewpoints. She specifically mentions her support for Donald Trump as a factor she believes motivated the actions taken against her.

In contrast, pageant officials have stated that Boltinhouse was stripped of her title due to “defamatory things” she had posted. The specific details of these posts and the exact nature of the alleged defamation by the organizers were not provided in the summary.

The lawsuit seeks to address the alleged damage to Boltinhouse’s reputation and the circumstances surrounding the loss of her title. Further details regarding the court proceedings and any potential resolutions were not available.



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