Martha Stewart Denied Entry To UK

Martha Stewart has been denied entry to the U.K. because of her 2003 conviction for conspiracy after she made false statements regarding the sale of a stock.
The celebrity homemaker was set to travel to Britain for a series of business meetings with the chairman of her company, Martha Stewart Living Ominmedia, releasing a statement.
“She has engagements with English companies and business leaders and hopes this can be resolved so that she will be able to visit soon,” Charles Koppelman said.
A spokesperson for Britain’s Home Office explained, “We continue to oppose the entry to the UK of individuals where we believe their presence in the United Kingdom is not conducive to the public good or where they have been found guilty of serious criminal offenses abroad.”
The 66-year-old served five months in prison and five months of house arrest after being convicted in December 2001.
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