Judge OKs Sanctions In $500M Miss America Ownership Fight

By Carolina Bolado · March 9, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT

A Florida federal judge Monday sanctioned a businessman and his attorney for submitting fraudulent documents in a $500 million dispute over ownership of the Miss America pageant and using the documents...

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Case Information

Case Title

Fleming et al v. Straub et al

Case Number

9:24-cv-81507

Court

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit

Racketeer/Corrupt Organization

Date Filed

November 28, 2024