Judge Awards $2.2M In Sanctions In $500M Miss America Spat

By Carolina Bolado · June 8, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT

A Florida businessman who claims that he owns the Miss America pageant and his attorney were ordered Monday to pay $2.2 million in sanctions for submitting fraudulent documents in a $500...

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Case Information

Case Title

Fleming et al v. Straub et al

Case Number

9:24-cv-81507

Court

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit

Racketeer/Corrupt Organization

Date Filed

November 28, 2024