South Africa - from www.heraldsun.com.au - FORMER Playboy playmate convicted of possessing marijuana while accompanying Paris Hilton to a World Cup game has been ordered to leave South Africa.
Ronnie Mamoepa, a spokesman for the immigration department, said Jennifer Rovero has two weeks to leave the country, and will not be welcome back for at least two years.
"We are saying she must go," Mr Mamoepa said. "The person is found in illegal possession of an illegal substance, convicted by a duly constituted court of law. So, we have to act."
Hilton had been arrested with Rovero after the Brazil vs Netherlands match in Port Elizabeth on suspicion of possession of marijuana, then had the case dropped at a midnight court hearing.
Rovero, a former Playboy playmate of the month, "acknowledged to be in possession of cannabis, and pleaded guilty", said Brigadier Sally De Beer, a spokeswoman for South African police.
Rovero, a 31-year-old New Yorker, was sentenced to a fine of 1000 rand ($A154) or 30 days imprisonment. She paid the fine.
Hilton wrote on Twitter later: "Hey guys, there's a lot of crazy rumours going around. Just want you all to know the truth. Everything is completely fine. I was not charged or arrested, cause I didn't do anything."
"Everyone was super nice and friendly to me," Hilton wrote. "I love South Africa! Such an amazing place, especially during The World Cup! Hope that clears everything up."
Hilton pleaded no contest in 2007 to alcohol-related reckless driving and was sentenced to 45 days in jail.
After spending about 23 days in jail, Hilton told US television host Larry King the experience caused her to re-evaluate the role partying played in her life. She said she wanted "to help raise money for kids and for breast cancer and multiple sclerosis".
Back story: Ex-Playboy model Jennifer Rovero has pleaded guilty in front of the court for illegal possession of cannabis. Reportedly, Paris Hilton and Rovero were watching a football game on Friday at Port Elizabeth when they were taken into custody for illegal possession of cannabis. Following that, Jennifer Rovero also paid $1000 as a penalty to drop off the charges.
In accordance to the court’s verdict, the Department of Home Affairs has issued orders for Jennifer Rovero who shall have to leave South Africa within a span of 14 days. Paris Hilton’s publicist told the media that the whole incident is a serious issue of “misunderstanding” and have caused a great deal of embarrassment for both Jennifer Rovero and Paris Hilton. Paris Hilton herself has called the whole affair to be a “rumor” while an inside source informed the media that the police didn’t recognize the celebrity at the first instant. Later they apologized and the charges were dropped.
Paris Hilton has been the center of a slew of controversies which includes her infamous sexual escapades released on Internet and her reckless drunk driving that made the cops put her behind the bars. Paris Hilton posted on her Twitter profile that she was never the accused one and no charges has been filed against her by anyone. She also said that she enjoyed each and every moment of the game and called South Africa to be an “amazing” place with “amazing people”. She also underlined the fact that she was helping the cops with their investigation and answering their questions.
