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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 Reality show creator cleared Associated Press APOPKA, Fla. -- Prosecutors on Wednesday dropped a false imprisonment charge against an aspiring reality show director accused of holding women against their will while filming a show. Prosecutors said there wasn't enough evidence to support the charge against Marc Brilleman, 33, who was arrested last month while making "Pauper to Princess" in Apopka. The show's concept was to build poor, uneducated women's self-esteem and document their progress. Brilleman's lawyer, Mark NeJame, said Thursday he is considering legal action against the five women who made the allegations to police. "His reputation, career and business have been destroyed," NeJame said, adding that the women all signed contracts and fought to remain on the show.

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