Teen Pageant Winner Arrested in South Carolina Over Alleged Falsified School Medical Notes
A South Carolina teenager who has held multiple beauty pageant titles is facing legal scrutiny after authorities say she was arrested in connection with allegedly falsified medical excuses used for school absences.
The student, identified as 17-year-old Madison Cox, previously held titles including Miss Spartanburg International and Miss South Carolina Teen International. According to local reports, she was taken into custody following an investigation by law enforcement officials.
Authorities allege the case involves handwritten medical notes used to justify missed school days. Investigators say the notes appeared to be written on stationery associated with a chiropractic office, but the clinic confirmed she had not been treated on the dates listed — and in some instances, the office was reportedly closed.
Officials have not released full details regarding the number of documents involved or their contents, but described the situation as falsification of records tied to school attendance. The case remains under review as legal proceedings continue.
