Kimberly Smedley - The Backside of the Story: My Personal Journey into the Black Market Butt Injection Scandal

The Backside of the Story: My Personal Journey intothe Black Market Butt Injection Scandal

by Kimberly Smedley

Published by Daybrand Publications atSmashwords

Copyright 2014 Kimberly Smedley

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Table of Contents

Dedication

For all of my clients, you deserve to know thetruth.

Foreword

I met Kimberly Smedley shortly before she wasto go to prison for illegally injecting silicone into hundreds ofwomen's behinds. This 21st century phenomenon surprised many, andfolks couldn't understand why. Why were women getting their buttsmaxi enhanced, and why are men so drawn to huge behinds? Well, ifyou think about it, it's always been an attraction, even for whitemen. Just take a look at the upper class women of the 1800s whowore corsets and bustles under fine dresses to make the waistsmaller and the behind look much larger as she strolled past andattracted that 19th century man.

I was impressed with Kimberly's calmness asshe knew she had to face the unknownjail. But she's come outincredibly strong with a big and smart tale to tell about round andhuge 21st century tail.

Jamie Foster Brown, Editor

Sister 2 Sister Magazine

Acknowledgments

Simply put, GOD IS AMAZING!

Everybody that knows me, knows that one of myfavorite quotes is TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK. Well, heresto my DREAM TEAM:

Tiffany Gregory (TipTop), I remember laughingat you when you told me all the good things I could and would be. Ididnt know you were really speaking into my life. I love youso.

Gieava Stinchcomb (Gigi), what can I saybesides you are the bomb! Keep on going, girl. I cant thank youenough. You are always there. You may be late, but always on timeto save the day. Muah! I love you so.

Tamika Newhouse, who would have thought thatwe would be here, now. Wow! What started out as drinks and talkabout kids, turned into a wonderful thing. Thank you. I love youso.

Linda Wilson, the best editor ever. You tooksomething that was good and made it GREAT. Thanks, I love youso.

My Jeanie Weenie, thanks for raising anindependent, strong woman. I love you so, Mama.

Norma Jones (Diamond), I can never take backwhat you endured with me. Take your arms and hug yourself tight.Thats how much you mean to me, my sister. Thanks for hanging inthere. Muah! I love you so.

Kobie Jones, the best nephew ever. Thanks forthe encouragement. I love you so.

Charles Harris (my big Poppa), you have aheart of gold. You love me unconditionally. You stand on thesidelines and cheer me on. Thank you. I love you so.

Al Janae Williams, thank you so much forputting together the initial meeting between Tamika and me. Look atwhat you started. I love you so.

My kids (Daton, Brandon, and Lil Ms.Kareema), I truly am thankful for you guys. Its because of youthat my life is grounded. No matter the age, you will always be mybabies. You make it easy to keep going. I love you so much.

Veronica Adadevoh, I thank you for everypositive word youve spoken into my life. They still linger in theatmosphere. I love you so.

The Browns (Eric and Erika), you were therethrough the tears and the heartache and all the pain Ive enduredthat led up to this. I couldnt ask for a better brother/friend andsister/friend. Thanks for having my back and my front. I love youso.

My three special girls (Kari, Kaylin, and LilMs. Taylor), hey my girls. I appreciate you so. Thanks for neverjudging me. Be happy and LIVE! I love you so.

Ambra Horton, thank you for being there whenI needed you. You never hesitated. I love you so.

Carl Sneed (Kia), you have kept me laughingfor the past five years, and I look forward to many more. Im gladwe adopted each other. Boy, aint we dysfunctional? But hey, I loveyou so.

Robert, I cant wait for us to travel andlive it up again. Next time its on me. I love you so.

To Austin Roberts, thank you for being in mylife. You were sent on special assignment and didnt even know it.We shared some good times and some sad times, however, I choose toremember the good. I miss you as if you left yesterday, but we willalways be connected. Thank you. I love you so.

Kurby and Melissa, the Dynamic Duo. Thanks,cousins, for the love and never ending support. I love you so.

Nakia Roberson, when I told you about thisproject you didnt ask any questions. You stepped right in. You aretruly a godsend. Thank you. I love you so.

Jody Jo Jo Kurtz, thank you from the bottomof my heart. I love you so.

The McKinneys, there is so much to be saidbecause there is so much history there. I cant say one thing aboutone without saying something about the other. From the grandmom ondown to the grandkids. But here goes: Thank you. I LOVE YOU ALLSO.

Naz (my brother), thanks for always lendingme an ear. You motivated me on many occasions. Just know you aretruly missed. I love you so.

Virginia McDonald, you know how to uncluttermy world and keep the energy around me clean. LOL. I love youso.

Joe Robinson, weve had our ups and downs andwere still standing. I appreciate you. Muah! I love you so.

Atarah McQuinn, we walked many days on thattrack, and I will never forget you. Some days if it werent for youI would have lost it. Thanks friend/sis. I love you so.

Hey Electric Shop (Mack, Rochelle, Ebony,KeKe, Vee Vee (HRIC), Tremaine). We had some fun times, didnt we?Im glad its over. I love you all so.

Donna Roy (DK from the VA), how could Iforget you? I love you so.

Latronne, Kenyetta, and Tiffany, thank youladies for covering for me while I put this project together. Youall can breathe easy now. I love you so.

Aisha Hall, you are awesome and have thesweetest disposition. Thank you for working with me on thisproject. Your talent is amazing! I love and appreciate you so.

Eugenia Johnson (Vee), thanks for being therein my time of need. It didn't go unnoticed. I love you so.

Attorney Steven Berne, the best attorneyever! Thanks for your loyalty and hard work. I love you so.

Kendrick Harris, thanks for believing in me.I love you so.

BTW, if I left anybody out, please charge itto my head and not my heart. I had to leave pages to tell my story.LOL.

By now, readers, I know you are probablysaying, She loves everybody. But guess what? I DO! Thank you allfor your support.

To all the book clubs and book stores, muchgratitude.

Remember, Our DREAMS should always be biggerthan us.

Enjoy.

K

I couldn't believe I was standing in a UnitedStates Federal Courtroom in Baltimore, Maryland awaiting mysentence. All for helping women feel better about themselves.Didnt the judge understand how many lives I had changed for thebetter? Before this situation, my life was in order. I had it alltogether... or so I thought. It seemed like just yesterday I wasat the top of my game, making great money, traveling spending timewith my family, and I even had a new love. Then all at once my lifespiraled out of control. How did I let this happen? Yes, I had toldGod I was tired and needed a change in my life. But come on, God!This wasnt anything close to what I had in mind. People have oftensaid, Be careful what you ask for.

While facing the judge, I turned to look backat my family. My mom sat in the first row crying silently. I knewshe was hurt and afraid. Seeing her cry almost caused me to breakdown. With me being her only child, the possibility that I mightleave her was too much to bear. Most of my family sat in thecourtroom, teary-eyed. They always thought so highly of me. Iwondered, What would they think of me now? My cousin Tracy satthere consoling my mom, trying to be strong. She was as close to asibling as I had. I felt so bad for her. Because of this case,Tracy nearly lost her job as a flight attendant. Twenty-one yearsof employment almost discarded because the Feds tried to bring herinto my drama. My cousin, who has never had more than a speedingticket, was accused of using her employment to help me commit mycrime. Thank God after much fighting she was able to prove themwrong. Yet, here she was standing by me. Her son sat beside herlooking solemn. When I looked at him, he smiled. That was just likeCody, always trying to uplift his Auntie Kim.