Bonnie Blue says ‘I’m wealthy – I used to be by no means going to jail’ as she laughs off Bali deportation
Bonnie Blue declared “I’m rich and have good lawyers – did you really think I’d face jail time?” as she touched down in the UK, seemingly unfazed over her arrest and deportation from Bali.
The controversial star was hit with a decade-long ban from Bali and handed a measly £9 fine after causing outrage among locals with her controversial ‘Bang Bus’ antics. The 26-year-old, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was found guilty of breaching multiple traffic regulations in the beloved tourist destination. Bonnie faced the music in a Denpasar courtroom on the Indonesian island on Friday, standing trial for alleged offences connected to the blue pickup truck she purchased upon arriving in Bali before Schoolies festivities.
The adult performer and her entourage – comprising two British men and Australian comedian Julian Woods – were accused of acquiring the vehicle, reportedly bought for 20 million Rupiah (approximately AU$1800), without proper vehicle registration paperwork.
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In a bold statement to press, she declared: “I’m rich and have good lawyers – did you really think I’d face jail time? From sharing fluids with barely legals to watching my content with corrupt men, let’s just say I’m excited to show you what got me in all this trouble.
“It cost me $20 to get out of prison, so I need to recuperate my huge losses. If you want to see what got me deported you can for less than my fine.”
(Image: Bonnie Blue)
While in Bali, footage and photos widely circulated of Bonnie’s unconventional demeanour during legal proceedings – including arriving at court laughing and engaging with onlookers with a lolly dangling from her mouth – underscored her irreverent approach to the entire ordeal.
(Image: Bonnie Blue)
It seems as though Bonnie intends to turn the Bali saga into yet another chapter of public spectacle and content revenue.
She has already begun teasing exclusive footage and behind-the-scenes material from Bali on her platforms, promising fans “the whole story” about what really went down there.
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It comes after she playfully told local journalists in Bali, “Subscribe and you’ll find out,” when asked about future content plans while her case was still unfolding.
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When questioned about her time in Bali she also told the press: “I won’t miss looking at the starving dogs”, while adding: “Get me back in the Bang Bus”.
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