Miss America Tempts Predators, But Will She Testify?

16. Wait - she pretended she was a 13 year-old ONLINE. Not in person. Doesn't matter how old she looks.
I do think she was either stupid or naive to not think she would be called upon to testify in these cases. It is her duty now to testify.

Posted at 2:42PM on May 1st 2007 by M5

17. Most Wanted folks are trying to be like To Catch a Predator but they did a bad job. To Catch is so much better at catching the bad guys, let them do it. Most Wanted should just stay out of it.

Posted at 3:15PM on May 1st 2007 by westtxfriend

18. i think she would.

Posted at 2:55PM on May 1st 2007 by joe russo

19. SO MUCH FOR PUTTING ONLINE PREDATORS BEHIND BARS. GET A GRIP BITCH AND TESTIFY!

Posted at 2:56PM on May 1st 2007 by CHI-TOWN

20. I don't get it.They like underage people so why would they thin miss america is 13?They might be pervs but they are not blind.Who had the dumbass idea to think she would pass for 13?

VERY ODD!

Posted at 3:04PM on May 1st 2007 by Are peds THAT dumb?

21. I saw this episode on last weekend AMW. She made it clear that her "mission statement" as Miss America was in fact to teach young children about the dangers of the internet, and she felt honored to be in a real life role where she could in fact make a difference.

Ok sweety, sounds good---but if this report is true, you my dear are toast in all Americans eyes.

She did greet the pervs at the door but only briefly, and was wearing a ball cap and a teenage kind of outfit...if you were a perv who had been conversing with her on line and than drove to meet her, upon arriving your hormones wouldnt know the difference between 13 or 25, and they all gladly stepped in and got busted.

She better show up in court or John Walsh will kick her ass personaly after a stunt like that.

Posted at 3:52PM on May 1st 2007 by Teens get you 10 2 life

22. I think her platform was something about children, if I'm not mistaken. She got her TV time in front of the cameras, and I guess that's the real important issue for her. It seems that Miss America can talk the talk, but can't walk the walk. If she really wanted to do some good in the world, she should testify against this predator so they can lock his A-- up.

Posted at 4:03PM on May 1st 2007 by Kat

23. Miss America is overrated. Move on.

Posted at 4:10PM on May 1st 2007 by weird

24.
Er, the guys met 21 year old hottie at the door and came in. I would too.

They blew a chance for conviction right there

Posted at 4:27PM on May 1st 2007 by blake

25. Geez, people, we are talking about a 19-year-old girl. "Whore"? "Bitch"? What is wrong with you people?! I have met Lauren, and saw her crowned Miss Oklahoma and Miss America. Regardless of what people think about pageants (and I haven't been a fan in the past), she is a very sweet and genuine girl. She is not in charge of her own schedule this year, and I'm sure she had no say at all regarding whether she could go back to Long Island to testify. So just lay off her. The good news is that she did help catch some pretty sick people. Give her a little credit, and show a little class.

Posted at 4:28PM on May 1st 2007 by Get a Grip!

26. I saw that episode of AMW and that chick enjoyed all that way too much for my comfort zone.

Posted at 6:15PM on May 1st 2007 by sk8rgurl

27. i actually now her. shes from my home town and has been friends w/ my sis for a few years. SHE REALLY COULD PASS FOR A 13 YEAR OLD. of course the world only sees her w/ tons of make-up and big hair. she probably just thought she would be too busy to. i dont think shes been home to lawton but once or twice since the pageant. they fly the winner all over the country on a daily bases for appearances and such. SHE IS NOT A BAD PERSON OR A BAD ROLE MODEL. she really is probably the most(sickeningly) perfect person ive ever known.

Posted at 12:39PM on May 2nd 2007 by christina

28. She got into the "temptation" mood by having a constant stream of Gene Simmons types doing 5 minutes on her under the desk while she pecked away at the keyboard.

Posted at 11:58AM on May 2nd 2007 by Roger C

29. Lauren is sweetheart,I admire her for what she did in taking down these perverts. I'am sure if needed Misss America organization can rearrange her schedule so she can testify. I wish Lauren could be the mother of my childern.

Posted at 2:45PM on May 2nd 2007 by Rusty

30. Have any of you ever testified in court? There never is a specific date and time; as the day approaches, you are given notice of an estimated time. Lauren never, ever said she would not testify. With her full schedule, adjustments will have to be made, however she has been prepared from the start. There are a lot of pedophiles and defense attorneys that are pissed at her, and this was nothing short of a pathetic pop shot. To say this is a publicity stunt is absurd. Lauren spent the entire morning of April 30 (the day before this story broke) at a Las Vegas Children's Hospital visiting every single child - there were no cameras, no crowds, and her crown was in a wooden box. Mr. Spota, Miss Nelson has always understood her legal obligations, and to imply otherwise is simply rude and misleading to the public. I only wonder what the real motive is here. Your quote today was an obvious face-saving attempt. You probably were dealing with Lauren's staff, attempting to arrange specific dates and times. She may have been prevented for a specific date, however a reasonable attorneys accommodate, as I am sure you did and will. Get off her case.

Posted at 12:54AM on May 3rd 2007 by CMNbrainmagic