Levi Johnston: Palin's Resignation About Personal Finances
Friday, July 10, 2009
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Fox News: The former fiance of Gov. Sarah Palin's 18-year-old daughter says he thinks he knows why the Alaska governor is resigning -- concerns over money.
Levi Johnston, 19, whose wedding to Bristol Palin was called off earlier this year, says he believes the governor is resigning over personal finances.
Johnston says he lived with the Palin family from early December to the second week in January. He claims he heard the governor several times say how nice it would be to take advantage of the lucrative deals that were being offered, including a reality show and a book.
"I think the big deal was the book. That was millions of dollars," said Johnston, who has had a strained relationship with the family but now says things have improved.
Palin has a book deal, but compensation details haven't been disclosed. The governor has said she is facing more than $500,000 in legal fees.
"It is interesting to learn Levi is working on a piece of fiction while honing his acting skills," Palin family spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton said in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Johnston made his comments at a news conference Thursday at the office of his attorney, Rex Butler.
Johnston came forward, Butler said, because Alaskans want to know why Palin has decided to resign. She made the announcement last Friday.
Johnston also is pursuing his own book deal. He is working as a carpenter while also pursuing a movie deal.
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Johnston says he lived with the Palin family from early December to the second week in January. He claims he heard the governor several times say how nice it would be to take advantage of the lucrative deals that were being offered, including a reality show and a book.
"I think the big deal was the book. That was millions of dollars," said Johnston, who has had a strained relationship with the family but now says things have improved.
Palin has a book deal, but compensation details haven't been disclosed. The governor has said she is facing more than $500,000 in legal fees.
"It is interesting to learn Levi is working on a piece of fiction while honing his acting skills," Palin family spokeswoman Meghan Stapleton said in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Johnston made his comments at a news conference Thursday at the office of his attorney, Rex Butler.
Johnston came forward, Butler said, because Alaskans want to know why Palin has decided to resign. She made the announcement last Friday.
Johnston also is pursuing his own book deal. He is working as a carpenter while also pursuing a movie deal.
Read more hot stories Moms Are Talking About.
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This little boy is really a scum bag. I wish people would quit giving this loser who has NO JOB any attention.
- Kristen
I agree he should not be shooting off his mouth about things he can not prove but Palin could make it all go away by at least giving a partial reason for such a resegnation.
- Mandy
I think it’s a bit difficult to take the word of an ex-fiancee in this situation… Especially one who hasn’t shied away from the limelight himself.
- Debbie
If she was a private woman holding a private job, then I wouldn’t care. However, THIS woman wanted the 2nd highest office in the land! If this little boy is lying on her SO MUCH and telling so many mistruths, then she needs to be honest with us and tell us WHY. Put the rumors to rest. She owes it to the public to tell us…especially if she wants consideration for a public job in the future.
- Nell
This kid will say anything for attention. Sure beats working as an aspiring carpenter! Maybe he can be another Clarabell The Clown!
- Pete
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