Dethroned Miss NC Brittany Boltinhouse to take 'legal action' against pageant organizers, attorney saysBoltinhouse said she believes her title was "ripped" away because of her conservative Christian views. Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse, who lost her title amid allegations of "racism" and "homophobia," is expected to take "legal action" against the pageant organizers, her attorney announced on Monday. In announcing the decision to dethrone Boltinhouse, Miss USA condemned "racism, homophobia and transphobia," citing "conduct" over years that violated its policies. It is unclear if the expected legal action will be taken against Miss USA or state pageant organizer A Blaize Productions. Miss USA is a different organization from Miss America, and each hold their own separate competitions.