Lumbee woman restored beauty crown

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2002

A North Carolina state judge on Wednesday restored the state's beauty crown to a member of the Lumbee Tribe.

Rebekah Revels, 24, had been forced to step down because of pictures taken by her ex-boyfriend. She may or may not be able to compete in the Miss America pageant.

The runner-up, Misty Clymer, has filed suit to be declared the winner.

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Judge rules for Revels (The Raleigh News & Observer 9/5)
Judge says woman should keep Miss North Carolina crown despite topless photo furor (AP 9/4)