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Janice · 10-20-2005, 10:06 AM

Wal-Mart Heiress Returns Diploma

Move Comes One Year After Cheating Accusation

Elizabeth Paige Laurie is the granddaughter of Wal-Mart co-founder Bud
Walton.

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 19) - Elizabeth Paige Laurie's name was on a sports arena when a former University of Southern California roommate alleged the Wal-Mart heiress paid her $20,000 to do her homework. Now it isn't even on a USC diploma.

Laurie, the granddaughter of Wal-Mart co-founder Bud Walton, has returned her degree, nearly a year after Elena Martinez told ABC's "20/20" that she had written term papers and done assignments for Laurie for 3 1/2 years.

"Paige Laurie voluntarily has surrendered her degree and returned her diploma to the university. She is not a graduate of USC," the school said in a statement dated Sept. 30 but not widely disseminated until the school newspaper wrote about it late last week. "This concludes the university's review of the allegations concerning Ms. Laurie."

USC spokesman James Grant said Wednesday the university had no further comment. Laurie had been given a bachelor's degree by the USC Annenberg School for Communication in May 2004.

After the homework allegations surfaced last November, the University of Missouri changed the name of what was then Paige Sports Arena. Laurie's billionaire parents, Bill and Nancy Laurie, had received naming rights in exchange for donating $25 million toward the building's construction. Nancy Laurie is Walton's daughter.

A call seeking comment from Bill Laurie at his Paige Sports Entertainment company was not immediately returned. The family has repeatedly declined to comment on the cheating allegation.

Martinez has an unlisted phone number and could not be reached for comment.
At the time of the "20/20" broadcast, Martinez said she dropped out of USC because she couldn't afford the tuition. She said she learned a great deal by doing Laurie's class work.

Superstar · 10-20-2005, 03:19 PM

That was very stupid of her. At least she gave back her diploma though.

Kay Scarpetta · 10-20-2005, 04:17 PM

What a dumb****.

Courtnee · 10-20-2005, 05:11 PM

Tuesday Weld · 10-20-2005, 05:40 PM

Well, that's stupid.

TJL · 10-20-2005, 05:47 PM

That's it young lady! No more use of the corporate jet on weekends!
And you're taking the short limo for a month!

Dr. John Becker · 10-20-2005, 05:50 PM

As punishment, she should have to wear some of Wal-Mart's clothing.

Janice · 10-20-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. John Becker

As punishment, she should have to wear some of Wal-Mart's clothing.

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Originally Posted by TJL

That's it young lady! No more use of the corporate jet on weekends! And you're taking the short limo for a month!

Hollow · 10-20-2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

former University of Southern California roommate alleged the Wal-Mart heiress paid her $20,000 to do her homework.

that.. is so fifth grade.

Ireneparalegal · 10-20-2005, 08:20 PM

Did the chick who took the $20 grand to DO THE HOMEWORK give back her $$$$$$$ to her? I BET NOT!!!! Ohhhhhh, but she could go on 20/20 (which I saw) and tell what she did. No one is condemning that dumb broad. LOL

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 10-20-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Did the chick who took the $20 grand to DO THE HOMEWORK give back her $$$$$$$ to her? I BET NOT!!!! Ohhhhhh, but she could go on 20/20 (which I saw) and tell what she did. No one is condemning that dumb broad. LOL

Exactly. Though for $20,000 to do homework, how many of us could actually turn that down?

Ireneparalegal · 10-20-2005, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ¤I Love Clay Aiken¤

Exactly. Though for $20,000 to do homework, how many of us could actually turn that down?

I wouldn't. But I wouldn't have said ANYTHING EITHER!!!!! That's why she is dumb. She could have gotten more $$$ in hush money!!!

TJL · 10-21-2005, 05:03 AM

She only paid 20 grand for nearly four years of work from her roommate??

Well, Miss Laurie has learned one thing from her family - how to underpay her employees.

MsOrange · 10-21-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

She only paid 20 grand for nearly four years of work from her roommate??

Well, Miss Laurie has learned one thing from her family - how to underpay her employees.

dawsongirl · 10-21-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

She only paid 20 grand for nearly four years of work from her roommate??

Well, Miss Laurie has learned one thing from her family - how to underpay her employees.

Spoiled little brat probably has never even been in a Wal-Mart. Perhaps she ought to browse their book section and learn to read.

10-20-2005, 10:06 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Wal-Mart Heiress Returns Diploma After Cheating Wal-Mart Heiress Returns Diploma Move Comes One Year After Cheating Accusation Elizabeth Paige Laurie is the granddaughter of Wal-Mart co-founder Bud Walton. LOS ANGELES (Oct. 19) - Elizabeth Paige Laurie's name was on a sports arena when a former University of Southern California roommate alleged the Wal-Mart heiress paid her $20,000 to do her homework. Now it isn't even on a USC diploma. Laurie, the granddaughter of Wal-Mart co-founder Bud Walton, has returned her degree, nearly a year after Elena Martinez told ABC's "20/20" that she had written term papers and done assignments for Laurie for 3 1/2 years. "Paige Laurie voluntarily has surrendered her degree and returned her diploma to the university. She is not a graduate of USC," the school said in a statement dated Sept. 30 but not widely disseminated until the school newspaper wrote about it late last week. "This concludes the university's review of the allegations concerning Ms. Laurie." USC spokesman James Grant said Wednesday the university had no further comment. Laurie had been given a bachelor's degree by the USC Annenberg School for Communication in May 2004. After the homework allegations surfaced last November, the University of Missouri changed the name of what was then Paige Sports Arena. Laurie's billionaire parents, Bill and Nancy Laurie, had received naming rights in exchange for donating $25 million toward the building's construction. Nancy Laurie is Walton's daughter. A call seeking comment from Bill Laurie at his Paige Sports Entertainment company was not immediately returned. The family has repeatedly declined to comment on the cheating allegation. Martinez has an unlisted phone number and could not be reached for comment. At the time of the "20/20" broadcast, Martinez said she dropped out of USC because she couldn't afford the tuition. She said she learned a great deal by doing Laurie's class work.

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10-21-2005, 05:03 AM	#13
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	She only paid 20 grand for nearly four years of work from her roommate?? Well, Miss Laurie has learned one thing from her family - how to underpay her employees.