Does V Stiviano have a criminal record? Shelley Sterling's accusations laid bare in 'Clipped'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Clipped' on Hulu delves into the downfall of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling while also shedding light on how the scandal impacted the people around him.
From Shelly Sterling to Doc Rivers and Andy Roeser, people associated with him personally and professionally found themselves in hot waters as the media focused all its attention on Donald Sterling's leaked audio tape.
Amid all the drama, V Stiviano became a household name as she was thrust into the spotlight and her role in the scandal was being discussed.
She was the one who used to record all conversations with Sterling, claiming it was to help him remember things as he showed signs of early Alzheimer's.
However, when one of the recordings containing Sterling's racist remarks was leaked, she maintained she had nothing to do with it.
While it led to a falling out between Stiviano and Sterling, the masses became further curious about Stiviano's past which she kept under wraps for the longest time.
If you are following 'Clipped' on Hulu, you must remember Shelly Sterling mentioning Stiviano's criminal past in Episode 3. So, here's everything you need to know about V Stiviano's past that barely gets a mention in the series.
V Stiviano was born in a poor household
V Stiviano was born as Maria Vanessa Perez, according to a report by Times Now News. She grew up in poverty and hustled to make a name for herself in Los Angeles.
She tried her hand at various ventures, including operating a food truck and auditioning for reality TV shows, before meeting Donald Sterling in 2010 which changed her fortune.
Before her scandal with the real-estate tycoon, she was no stranger to the criminal justice system. Her record includes at least four arrests and multiple aliases, making her a true chameleon.
Breakdown of V Stiviano's criminal history
As per a report by TMZ, Stiviano, who was using the name Vanessa Maria Perez, was arrested by the LAPD for petty theft in 2002. She was convicted and placed on probation.
In 2004, she was arrested again for petty theft and felony burglary, under the same name, Vanessa Maria Perez.
In 2010, she got busted by the LAPD for possession of a controlled substance, a felony.
However, she was using the alias Monica Gallegos when she was arrested by the CHP for DUI in 2012. She pleaded no contest to reckless driving and received probation and community service.
The court records indicate that in addition to Vanessa Maria Perez and Monica Gallegos, she also used the names Maria Valdez, Maria Vanessa Perez, and Mariamonica Perez Gallegos before going by the name V Stiviano.
After Sterling's audio tapes were leaked in 2014, he attempted to sue her for invasion of privacy. He eventually dropped the lawsuit in December 2015, as reported by The Sporting News.
How to stream 'Clipped'?
Three episodes of 'Clipped' are available on Hulu while the remaining three will be released in upcoming weeks.
V Stiviano, played by Cleopatra Coleman, is one of the main characters in 'Clipped'. The series focuses on her role in recording the former Clippers owner's racist rants, and her erratic behavior in subsequent interviews only fuelled the tabloids' obsession.
Other cast members include Laurence Fishburne, Ed O'Neill, Jacki Weaver, and Kelly AuCoin.
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