Miss USA Tara Conner Enters Drug Alcohol Rehab Center
Miss USA, Tara Conner, who just turned 21-years-old has agreed to enter a drug and alcohol rehab center in order to retain her crown. Tara Conner was crowned Miss USA in April 2006.
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The announcement was made by Donald Trump, who is co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization. Mr. Trump was quoted as saying that he believes in "second chances".
Tara Conner has acknowledged underage drinking and has appeared in the tabloid newspapers over the past 9 months with photos of her drinking and partying. Conner and Trump refused to answer questions about alleged drug use.
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Previously, Donald Trump had ousted the 2002 Miss Universe, Oxana Federova and replaced her with the first runner-up. Some have speculated that this latest move is part of a trend called "rehab chic", in which celebrities and other notables have entered drug and alcohol rehab in order to save their careers.
Tara Conner thanked Donald Trump, family and friends at this time of need. Ms. Conner is a native of Russell Springs, Kentucky and was the first woman from Kentucky to win the title of Miss USA.
For privacy sake, the location of the drug and alcohol rehab center in which Tara Conner will be admitted has not been disclosed.
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