I got a package in the mail today 5/13/05. It was sent on to me by a source. The contents were originally sent out by Taya Parker and Jaz Securo and were handed out at the Exotic Dancer Expo in Las Vegas in August of 2004.
Their cover letter reads:
August 18, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
You are receiving a packet which contains some extremely disturbing information regarding the 2004 Miss Nude U.S.A. pageant. This year the Miss Nude U.S.A. pageant was held at the "Cheetah" in Hallandale, Florida July 28-31, 2004. I was a contestant in this pageant, along with around 26 other entertainers. Among the contestants were several young ladies new to the feature entertainment business, myself included. At this contest I was introduced to Miss Rio Rivers, the head of R&B Promotions.
At the closing of the 2004 Miss Nude U.S.A. pageant, I was named Miss Nude U.S.A. 1st Runner-Up. During the announcement of my title, a great deal of chaos ensued. Judges were approaching the stage and profanities were being shouted through the club. In hate to "assure" me that everything had been handled professionally, I was handed printouts of all the judges score sheets by Miss Rio Rivers and her husband.
I was presented 14 judges score sheets. Each sheet contained the scores for myself, Lauren Kain (Miss Nude U.S.A. 2nd Runner-Up), and Jada DeVille (Miss Nude U.S.A.). Upon reviewing these score sheets, it was plain to see that something was terribly wrong. When returning home to Columbus, Ohio, Jaz Securo (my manager) and I sought the experience of Mr. William T. Bennett. We were able to come in contact with him through the Ohio Division of Forgery and Fraud Department.
We presented Mr. Bennett with the score sheets that had been provided for us by Miss Rio Rivers from the Miss Nude U.S.A. pageant. Enclosed are his findings, which validate our concerns that the Miss Nude U.S.A. pageant has been corrupted. His letter includes findings which he would be willing to testify to in a court of law. Mr. William T. Bennett was able to find many alterations on the score sheets. These alterations were done several times by "the same person." Therefore, the alterations could not have been done by the judge himself. Someone other than the judge altered these score sheets. Now we must ask ourselves, why would this have been done if the outcome had not been different from the outcome which was presented? The score sheets were changed for one reason only -- to change the outcome!
Mr. Bennett also has reservations regarding score sheet #2. It is believed that judge #2's score sheet was thrown out and replaced with a score sheet from the office by the same individual that listed the scores on the oeverall score sheet. This opinion is not included in Mr. Bennett's letter based on the fact that he would not be able to conclusively testify to the fact.
Included you will find Mr. William T. Bennett's letter, a lengthy list of his experience and background in his field, and copies of the score sheets which were presented to me by the head of the pageant herself, Miss Rio Rivers. I am sure you can come to a rational decision of your own.
I have, since this debate has arisen, been stripped of my title of Miss Nude U.S.A. 1st Runner-Up by Miss Rio Rivers. Lauren Kain has turned in her sash and refuses to represent the title of Miss Nude U.S.A. 2nd Runner-Up and has, subsequently, been stripped of her title by Miss Rio Rivers.
Why all of the concern?
Jaz Securo and I have personally assumed the monetary and time responsibility of doing this investigation. Our concerns are for the clubs that represent this pageant and other affiliated pageants. Our concerns are for the many newscomers and house dancers that are eager to participate in these alluring pageants. The hundreds of dollars it costs to enter, the airline tickets that are paid for by the contestants, the time off work to participate... All of these costly concerns for an entertainer. Once one judge sheet has been tampered with, who is to know the extent of the corruption. I have provided proof. I hope that this information will educate club owners and future participants. I am truly sorry for having allowed myself to be deceived. I have used this as an opportunity to educate those that may make the same mistake.