18 seconds ago 2010-02-09T22:29:51-08:00
Miley CyrusWireImageAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The uproar over the Miley Cyrus photo that some Asian groups have deemed offensive has spilled over to the courtroom.
According to court documents obtained by Access Hollywood, a Los Angeles woman is suing Miley over the photograph - for an amount that could add up to over $4 billion.
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According to court documents, Lucie J. Kim, who brought the suit against the pop star, claims to represent over 1 million people in the LA area of Asian Pacific Islander descent. Kim claims that she and others are "a victim of [Cyrus'] discriminatory acts."
The photo in question surfaced online last week showing Miley with a group of friends, including boyfriend Justin Gaston , slanting their eyes and squinting at the camera. The teen queen initially called the photo uproar "something out of nothing," and said she was "simply making a goofy face."
On Monday, Miley addressed the controversial photo again on her official fansite, saying," I really wanted to stress how sorry I am if the photo of me with my friends offended anyone."
In the suit filed in LA County Superior Court, Kim claims that each Asian Pacific Islander in LA County, which the suit approximates to be around 1 million, is entitled to a minimum of $4,000 for a civil rights violation stemming from the photograph. The damages could exceed $4 billion dollars.
Kim goes on to claim that Miley "knew or should have known that her image would be publicly disseminated via the media, which Cyrus knew focused on her private life." The suit goes on to allege that the star "had actual knowledge that her conduct was in fact a form of racism, prejudice and mockery of the physical attributes of Asian Pacific Islanders."
When contacted by Access Hollywood, reps for Miley could not be reached for comment.
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FrancineWhat is wrong with miley, She need to grow up. I'm getting tired of her. Actually, I like the drama in her life. LOLreport abuseposted November 27, 2009 2:47 AM PST
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Lisamarieand who ever said that they hope she dies in a hole and that she is a brat then grow up because she wont die in a whole and she is not a brat who ever sed it then they are the brat not miley cyrus..........................................report abuseposted November 24, 2009 8:25 PM PST
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Lisamariemiley cyrus is awsum what eva she does if she wants to put naked pics of her self on the net then let her........... its her life leave her alone...............miley is the best person in the whole world who ever doesnt like her then keep it in inside your self because sometimes the truth herts people miley cyrus is the best garanteed most people agree with me by the way i cant spell..............report abuseposted November 24, 2009 8:24 PM PST
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Bridgeyshe is sucha little brat she thinks she better that every one,, MILEY CYRUS I HOPE YOU DIE IN A HOLEreport abuseposted July 6, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
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JenI'm suprised no one really notices the guy with wine in the picture. He's on the very right side of the picture and he's holding a glass of wine. I'm not saying that Miley was drinking too, but all I want to say is that it's like she's 16 and the guy is like 21 or over!!! I just think she's growing up to fast!!report abuseposted June 5, 2009 10:24 PM PDT
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Sarah Mason 2010Miley I liove your new movie and I love you too!!!!report abuseposted May 26, 2009 10:39 PM PDT
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Sarah Mason 2010Miley I liove your new movie and I love you too!!!!report abuseposted May 26, 2009 10:39 PM PDT
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princesswow mileyreport abuseposted April 11, 2009 1:47 AM PDT
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CheyenneThats totally stupid. Miley all the woman wants is your money. Thats not worth 4 billion dollars. I meant can't you tell thats all she is wanting. If I had all that money and I was a awesome pop star like you I'd tell the judge what I thought. Dont worry Miley thats a dumb thing she is doing and it will only haunt her not you. You are the best Miley, I just was dissapointedreport abuseposted April 7, 2009 11:39 PM PDT
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CheyenneThats totally stupid. Miley all the woman wants is your money. Thats not worth 4 billion dollars. I meant can't you tell thats all she is wanting. If I had all that money and I was a awesome pop star like you I'd tell the judge what I thought. Dont worry Miley thats a dumb thing she is doing and it will only haunt her not you. You are the best Miley, I just was dissapointedreport abuseposted April 7, 2009 11:39 PM PDT
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