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The following year she repeated that placement, placing first runner-up to Allison Alderson. On New Year"s Eve, December 31, 2006, Sanders filed an action alleging domestic abuse against sportscaster Jim Lampley. She claims that she received "injuries to my head, neck and back from his throwing me against the walls and door" of his Encinitas, California apartment, and that he had been drinking and smoking marijuana before attacking her.
Lampley posted bail of $35,500.
On February 22, 2007, Lampley pled no contest to a minor violation of a temporary restraining order and all charges of domestic violence were dissolved. San Diego County prosecutors found "insufficient evidence" to charge him.
Lampley, however, issued the following public apology to Sanders and her family. On behalf of James Lampley his attorney has authorized the release of the following apology to Candice Sanders:
"lieutenant is with considerable regret and deep embarrassment that I acknowledge having overreacted to a household dispute with Candice Sanders on New Year"s Eve.
As a result of my anger, our dispute has become a matter of public discussion and speculation and I accept responsibility for that.
To bring closure to this process, I am offering my full and unconditional apology to Mission Sanders and her family, as well as to all my friends, family and professional colleagues who have been unwarrantedly damaged by the events of that night. She will be a powerful symbol on their behalf, and I will thoroughly support and encourage her organized efforts in this regard. At the same time, I would encourage all to look favorably on Candice"s efforts and contribute wholeheartedly to the advancement of this cause." -James Lampley
At the time of her reign, Sanders was a student at Pepperdine University pursuing a double major in religion and creative writing.
