Posted on 08/12/2023 9:16:50 AM PDT by SilvieWaldorfMD
Six Miss Universe Indonesia contestants have filed complaints against pageant organizers following this year's pageant.
Mellisa Anggraeni, an attorney who is representing the women, claimed five of the contestants were asked to take off their tops for “body checks” two days before the final round of this year’s pageant on Aug. 3, according to Reuters and CNN.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Anggraeni alleged organizers said this was so they could “examine any scars, cellulite or tattoos on their bodies,” the BBC reported.
The women also claimed they were photographed topless while men were present, per the outlets.
"I feel that my rights have been violated," one contestant, whose face was blurred out by local broadcasters, told members of the media, per the BBC. “It has affected me mentally. I have had trouble sleeping.”
A local police spokesperson told reporters the formal complaints were filed on Monday and will serve as "the basis for our investigation," according to CNN
In a statement shared Monday on Instagram, Miss Universe Indonesia director Poppy Capella claimed the allegations are “baseless and false." Capella went on to say the pageant “prides itself on upholding the highest standards of fairness, transparency, and professionalism."
“We respect freedom of speech and the right to one’s opinion,” Capella added. “However, spreading unfounded and damaging allegations against our organization is not only reprehensible but potentially libelous.”
In a separate statement obtained by PEOPLE, the Miss Universe Organization says it has been made aware of the allegations, and that the organization “takes allegations of sexual abuse and impropriety extremely seriously.”
“Providing a safe place for women is the Miss Universe Organization’s utmost priority, and we are looking into this matter,” organizers said.
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Don't know if they have a biologist but they are owned by a "trans-woman".
Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, the latest owner of the Miss Universe contest
“The competition, launched in 1952, was once co-owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who bought it in in 1996 from ITT Corp., then sold it in 2015 to WME/IMG, a talent agency and entertainment company, according to Variety.”
Very interesting.
Turns out to be just another example of “Trump’s Fault”.
To be fair, some of the "ladyboys" in that part of the world look awfully convincing. Many a Sailor has learned this lesson the hard way (no pun intended).
They're not like the bearded, clownish trannies we've got ever here.
Look at the hands.
and they got neked cuz?
dark brown nipples all look the same... it would get boring very quickly!
Meanwhile, there are women parading their nether regions on social media sites that are not strictly policed.
At least these women have the good sense to be concerned about possible exploitation.
TTIWWOP
Seinfeld would never get made today.
TTIUWP
Yep. I remember the thorough medical exam at Ft. Meade during my ill-fated attempt to get into the Naval Academy. In one part, a gruff man in army fatigues had us all stand in a line, face strait ahead and drop our drawers. He went down the line, reaching down and having us cough.
None of us batted an eye. Just another reason that men are actually different from women.
Nowadays, a “top check” doesn’t confirm anything. You would need a DNA test to confirm that they are all women.
Are there contests that require only all naturally shaped contestants? No silicone padding or artificial enhancements are allowed. Then it seems inspections would be necessary.
I’d be happy to volunteer as a crack inspector.
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