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Dethroned Miss NC Brittany Boltinhouse to take 'legal action' against pageant organizers, attorney says
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information about the situation and the planned legal action can be found through ABC13 Houston, which has reported on the developments involving the former Miss North Carolina USA titleholder.
A former beauty pageant titleholder is planning to take legal action. Brittany Boltinhouse, who previously held the title of Miss North Carolina USA, will be pursuing this course of action, according to her attorney. The decision to take legal action comes after Boltinhouse lost her title.
Her attorney has confirmed that legal action will be taken, but details about the nature of the action are not specified. Further information about the situation and the planned legal action can be found through ABC13 Houston, which has reported on the developments involving the former Miss North Carolina USA titleholder.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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