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Levi Johnston

January 01, 1970

Levi Keith Johnston (born May 3, 1990) is best known as the twice-former fiancé of Bristol Palin and father of their son Tripp. He first received media attention in August 2008 when U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin announced that her daughter Bristol was five months pregnant by Johnston and that the two were engaged. The couple ultimately ended their relationship, and Johnston and the Palin family engaged in several public feuds.

Levi Johnston
Born
Levi Keith Johnston

(1990-05-03) May 3, 1990 (age 33)
Wasilla, Alaska, U.S.
Spouse
Sunny Oglesby
​
(m. 2012)​
PartnerBristol Palin (2005–2010)
Children4

After working in the Alaskan oil fields, Johnston pursued a career in the entertainment industry, aspiring to be a model and an actor. He has written a book based on his experiences with the Palins, titled Deer in the Headlights.

Early life and education edit

Johnston was born in Wasilla, Alaska, the first born child of Sherry (née Sampson) and Keith Johnston. Levi has one sibling, Mercede "Sadie" Johnston.[1] Levi attended Wasilla High School, where he played on the hockey team, but did not graduate.[2][3][4][5] He worked full-time on the Alaska North Slope oil fields as an apprentice electrician,[6] quitting in January 2009.[7]

Relationship with Bristol Palin edit

According to Johnston, he and Bristol Palin began dating during their freshman year of high school.[3] After losing a promise ring on a caribou hunt, Johnston had Bristol's name tattooed on his finger.[3][8]

Following the announcement that she would be Senator John McCain's running mate in the November 2008 U.S. presidential election, Sarah Palin announced that her daughter Bristol was pregnant by Johnston, and that the two would be married.[9] Johnston denied claims that he was being pressured into a shotgun wedding, stating, "We were planning on getting married a long time ago with or without the kid. That was the plan from the start."[3] The couple's son, Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston, was born in December 2008,[10] but the two broke off their engagement in March 2009.[10] In May 2009, Johnston said that their relationship was improving and that they were determined to jointly raise Tripp.[11] Later, Bristol began a child custody case against Johnston, seeking sole custody and child support.[12]

In July 2010, Bristol Palin and Johnston announced that they had reunited and were engaged for the second time;[13][14] less than three weeks later, they ended their second engagement.[15][16][17][18][19]

Media attention edit

During the 2008 U.S. presidential election edit

Johnston attended the 2008 Republican National Convention with the Palin family.[20] While Sarah Palin was delivering her prime-time nomination acceptance speech, the cameras frequently cut away to Johnston and Bristol.[20] Johnston shook hands onstage with Sarah Palin's running mate, Republican presidential candidate, Senator John McCain,[3] and was treated as a member of Palin's family.[21]

2009 interviews edit

After his 2009 breakup with Bristol, Johnston gave a series of nationally televised interviews.[22][23][24][25] He appeared on The Tyra Banks Show with his mother and sister.[26] Remarking on Bristol's public appearances to promote sexual abstinence,[27] Johnston told The Early Show that "abstinence is a great idea" but said it was unrealistic to think it is going to work for teens.[28] In another interview he said that he was "pretty sure" Sarah Palin had known that he and Bristol were having sex in the family's house.[22]

The Palin family denounced Johnston's statements as lies, with one public statement reading, "We're disappointed that Levi and his family, in a quest for fame, attention, and fortune, are engaging in flat-out lies, gross exaggeration, and even distortion of their relationship."[29]

In August 2009, Johnston speculated that Sarah Palin's early resignation from office was due to long-standing marital difficulties, the pressures of the job, and lucrative book and other media offers.[30][31][32] In a September 2009 Vanity Fair interview, Johnston alleged that Sarah Palin initially wanted the couple to keep Bristol's pregnancy a secret and offered to adopt the baby and raise him as her own,[33] but that he and Bristol rejected the plan.[33] In response, Sarah told the media Johnston's statements were "untrue, malicious, and appalling", emphasizing that she highly appreciated her children and commenting that Johnston's photoshoots were "attention-seeking and desperate".[34]

2010 apology and subsequent retraction edit

In July 2010, a week prior to the announcement that he and Bristol were engaged a second time, Johnston issued a statement saying "I publicly said things about the Palins that were not completely true. I have already privately apologized to Todd and Sarah. Since my statements were public, I owe it to the Palins to publicly apologize."[35] After the brief second engagement ended, Johnston said that he regretted issuing the apology, saying, "it kind of makes me sound like a liar. I've never lied about anything."[36][37]

2011 Wasilla mayoral election edit

In August 2010, Johnston announced his candidacy for the October 2011 election for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska,[38][39] saying he wanted his son, Tripp, to be proud of him.[40] Incumbent mayor Verne E. Rupright responded that Johnston's announcement was a little early and said "I think it would be wise for him to get a high school diploma and keep his clothes on"—a reference to Johnston's modeling career.[41][42] Bristol Palin responded saying that she was unaware of Johnston's political ambitions, adding "I'm glad that Levi has not given up on completing his education and is looking for steady employment."[43] Johnston's manager stated he hoped to copy the rise of Sarah Palin from mayor of Wasilla to governor of Alaska, "creating a rural, Alaskan version of the Bush political dynasty."[44] It was reported that Johnston's bid for mayor would tie into his proposed reality television series.[45]

In September 2010, Public Policy Polling reported that Johnston had become the most unpopular person polled in his home state, with a six percent approval and 72 percent disapproval rating, replacing former Democratic presidential candidate and senator John Edwards.[46]

In August 2011, six weeks before the October 4 election, Johnston dropped out of the race.[47][48]

Other activities edit

Johnston hired Anchorage, Alaska, attorney Rex Butler (who was previously best known for representing criminal defendants and handling civil litigation)[49] to represent him in his pursuit of a career in the entertainment industry.[50] The Associated Press reported in July 2009 that Johnston was also pursuing a movie deal.[51]

Johnston and comedian Kathy Griffin attended the 2009 Teen Choice Awards together. She later stated that he was "surprisingly sweet and courteous" to her.[52] Johnston and Griffin's acquaintance is documented in the sixth season of Griffin's reality television series, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. Additionally, as a gag in her stand-up comedy routine, Griffin often referred to the acquaintance as a relationship, and Johnston as her boyfriend.

In October 2009, Johnston appeared in a television commercial for Roll International, makers of Wonderful Pistachios, as part of their "Get Crackin" advertising campaign.[53][54] The commercial features Johnston, with a bodyguard, opening a pistachio as a voice-over states, "Now Levi Johnston does it with protection."[55]

It was reported that Johnston would pose fully nude for Playgirl magazine;[56] however, following a statement by Sarah Palin that referred to Johnston's "aspiring porn career",[57] it was announced that Johnston's photo shoot would not include full frontal nudity.[58]

Politico reported in April 2010 that Johnston was working on a memoir "that would air the true story of the Palin household."[59] Johnston's book, Deer in the Headlights: My Life in Sarah Palin's Crosshairs, was published in September 2011.[60]

Johnston appeared as a celebrity coach to Logan Cummins in the pilot of a reality television show titled Mansformation released in May 2013.[61]

Personal life edit

Johnston married Sunny Oglesby (born 1992) on October 28, 2012.[62] A month prior to the wedding, the couple's first daughter, Breeze Beretta Johnston was born. Their second daughter, Indy Rae Johnston, was born in January 2015.[63][64] Their third daughter Delta Jo Johnston was born on July 10, 2019.[citation needed]

In popular culture edit

On September 28, 2010, Ben Folds and Nick Hornby released an album called Lonely Avenue, which featured a track entitled "Levi Johnston's Blues". The song provides an account of Johnston's story,[65] based on actual posts Johnston had uploaded to his own MySpace webpage.

Alaska singer-songwriter Marian Call has said that "The Avocado Song" was inspired by Levi Johnston.

In the HBO film Game Change (2012), Johnston is portrayed by actor Justin Gaston.

References edit

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External links edit

  • Levi Johnston at IMDb
  • Sullivan, John Jeremiah (May 2009). "He Shall Be Levi".GQ. Accessed July 21, 2010.
  • Levi Johnston on NBC's Today Show. (video only). July 13, 2009. Accessed December 22, 2009.
  • Staff writer (August 10, 2009). "Levi Johnston and Kathy Griffin Take Two: Flirting and Palin Talk on Larry King" (includes video). The Huffington Post. Accessed December 18, 2009.
  • Staff writer (June 17, 2009). "Levi Johnston Weighs In on Palin Vs. Letterman Controversy" (includes video). Radar. Accessed December 18, 2009.

January 01, 1970
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Levi Keith Johnston born May 3 1990 is best known as the twice former fiance of Bristol Palin and father of their son Tripp He first received media attention in August 2008 when U S vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin announced that her daughter Bristol was five months pregnant by Johnston and that the two were engaged The couple ultimately ended their relationship and Johnston and the Palin family engaged in several public feuds Levi JohnstonJohnston at the 2008 Republican National ConventionBornLevi Keith Johnston 1990 05 03 May 3 1990 age 33 Wasilla Alaska U S SpouseSunny Oglesby m 2012 wbr PartnerBristol Palin 2005 2010 Children4 After working in the Alaskan oil fields Johnston pursued a career in the entertainment industry aspiring to be a model and an actor He has written a book based on his experiences with the Palins titled Deer in the Headlights Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Relationship with Bristol Palin 3 Media attention 3 1 During the 2008 U S presidential election 3 2 2009 interviews 3 3 2010 apology and subsequent retraction 4 2011 Wasilla mayoral election 5 Other activities 6 Personal life 7 In popular culture 8 References 9 External linksEarly life and education editJohnston was born in Wasilla Alaska the first born child of Sherry nee Sampson and Keith Johnston Levi has one sibling Mercede Sadie Johnston 1 Levi attended Wasilla High School where he played on the hockey team but did not graduate 2 3 4 5 He worked full time on the Alaska North Slope oil fields as an apprentice electrician 6 quitting in January 2009 7 Relationship with Bristol Palin editAccording to Johnston he and Bristol Palin began dating during their freshman year of high school 3 After losing a promise ring on a caribou hunt Johnston had Bristol s name tattooed on his finger 3 8 Following the announcement that she would be Senator John McCain s running mate in the November 2008 U S presidential election Sarah Palin announced that her daughter Bristol was pregnant by Johnston and that the two would be married 9 Johnston denied claims that he was being pressured into a shotgun wedding stating We were planning on getting married a long time ago with or without the kid That was the plan from the start 3 The couple s son Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston was born in December 2008 10 but the two broke off their engagement in March 2009 10 In May 2009 Johnston said that their relationship was improving and that they were determined to jointly raise Tripp 11 Later Bristol began a child custody case against Johnston seeking sole custody and child support 12 In July 2010 Bristol Palin and Johnston announced that they had reunited and were engaged for the second time 13 14 less than three weeks later they ended their second engagement 15 16 17 18 19 Media attention editDuring the 2008 U S presidential election edit Johnston attended the 2008 Republican National Convention with the Palin family 20 While Sarah Palin was delivering her prime time nomination acceptance speech the cameras frequently cut away to Johnston and Bristol 20 Johnston shook hands onstage with Sarah Palin s running mate Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain 3 and was treated as a member of Palin s family 21 2009 interviews edit After his 2009 breakup with Bristol Johnston gave a series of nationally televised interviews 22 23 24 25 He appeared on The Tyra Banks Show with his mother and sister 26 Remarking on Bristol s public appearances to promote sexual abstinence 27 Johnston told The Early Show that abstinence is a great idea but said it was unrealistic to think it is going to work for teens 28 In another interview he said that he was pretty sure Sarah Palin had known that he and Bristol were having sex in the family s house 22 The Palin family denounced Johnston s statements as lies with one public statement reading We re disappointed that Levi and his family in a quest for fame attention and fortune are engaging in flat out lies gross exaggeration and even distortion of their relationship 29 In August 2009 Johnston speculated that Sarah Palin s early resignation from office was due to long standing marital difficulties the pressures of the job and lucrative book and other media offers 30 31 32 In a September 2009 Vanity Fair interview Johnston alleged that Sarah Palin initially wanted the couple to keep Bristol s pregnancy a secret and offered to adopt the baby and raise him as her own 33 but that he and Bristol rejected the plan 33 In response Sarah told the media Johnston s statements were untrue malicious and appalling emphasizing that she highly appreciated her children and commenting that Johnston s photoshoots were attention seeking and desperate 34 2010 apology and subsequent retraction edit In July 2010 a week prior to the announcement that he and Bristol were engaged a second time Johnston issued a statement saying I publicly said things about the Palins that were not completely true I have already privately apologized to Todd and Sarah Since my statements were public I owe it to the Palins to publicly apologize 35 After the brief second engagement ended Johnston said that he regretted issuing the apology saying it kind of makes me sound like a liar I ve never lied about anything 36 37 2011 Wasilla mayoral election editIn August 2010 Johnston announced his candidacy for the October 2011 election for mayor of Wasilla Alaska 38 39 saying he wanted his son Tripp to be proud of him 40 Incumbent mayor Verne E Rupright responded that Johnston s announcement was a little early and said I think it would be wise for him to get a high school diploma and keep his clothes on a reference to Johnston s modeling career 41 42 Bristol Palin responded saying that she was unaware of Johnston s political ambitions adding I m glad that Levi has not given up on completing his education and is looking for steady employment 43 Johnston s manager stated he hoped to copy the rise of Sarah Palin from mayor of Wasilla to governor of Alaska creating a rural Alaskan version of the Bush political dynasty 44 It was reported that Johnston s bid for mayor would tie into his proposed reality television series 45 In September 2010 Public Policy Polling reported that Johnston had become the most unpopular person polled in his home state with a six percent approval and 72 percent disapproval rating replacing former Democratic presidential candidate and senator John Edwards 46 In August 2011 six weeks before the October 4 election Johnston dropped out of the race 47 48 Other activities editJohnston hired Anchorage Alaska attorney Rex Butler who was previously best known for representing criminal defendants and handling civil litigation 49 to represent him in his pursuit of a career in the entertainment industry 50 The Associated Press reported in July 2009 that Johnston was also pursuing a movie deal 51 Johnston and comedian Kathy Griffin attended the 2009 Teen Choice Awards together She later stated that he was surprisingly sweet and courteous to her 52 Johnston and Griffin s acquaintance is documented in the sixth season of Griffin s reality television series Kathy Griffin My Life on the D List Additionally as a gag in her stand up comedy routine Griffin often referred to the acquaintance as a relationship and Johnston as her boyfriend In October 2009 Johnston appeared in a television commercial for Roll International makers of Wonderful Pistachios as part of their Get Crackin advertising campaign 53 54 The commercial features Johnston with a bodyguard opening a pistachio as a voice over states Now Levi Johnston does it with protection 55 It was reported that Johnston would pose fully nude for Playgirl magazine 56 however following a statement by Sarah Palin that referred to Johnston s aspiring porn career 57 it was announced that Johnston s photo shoot would not include full frontal nudity 58 Politico reported in April 2010 that Johnston was working on a memoir that would air the true story of the Palin household 59 Johnston s book Deer in the Headlights My Life in Sarah Palin s Crosshairs was published in September 2011 60 Johnston appeared as a celebrity coach to Logan Cummins in the pilot of a reality television show titled Mansformation released in May 2013 61 Personal life editJohnston married Sunny Oglesby born 1992 on October 28 2012 62 A month prior to the wedding the couple s first daughter Breeze Beretta Johnston was born Their second daughter Indy Rae Johnston was born in January 2015 63 64 Their third daughter Delta Jo Johnston was born on July 10 2019 citation needed In popular culture editOn September 28 2010 Ben Folds and Nick Hornby released an album called Lonely Avenue which featured a track entitled Levi Johnston s Blues The song provides an account of Johnston s story 65 based on actual posts Johnston had uploaded to his own MySpace webpage Alaska singer songwriter Marian Call has said that The Avocado Song was inspired by Levi Johnston In the HBO film Game Change 2012 Johnston is portrayed by actor Justin Gaston References edit Holland Megan April 24 2009 Prosecutor Didn t Know Johnston Left for TV Appearances Family Lawyer Said Levi s Mom Needed to Be with Kids Outside Anchorage Daily News Retrieved December 18 2009 Staff writer December 30 2008 Bristol Palin Gives Birth to a Boy The Seattle Times Retrieved December 18 2009 a b c d e Kaufman Gil October 13 2008 Sarah Palin s Future Son In Law Levi Johnston Denies He s Being Forced To Marry Bristol The 18 Year Old Has Dropped Out of High School and Says He s Looking Forward to Fatherhood MTV Retrieved December 22 2009 Belenkaya Veronika Moore Tina Hutchinson Bill September 3 2008 Bristol Palin s Baby Daddy Is Psyched to Be Father Says His Pal Daily News Retrieved December 18 2009 D Oro Rachel September 2 2008 Levi Johnston s Mom On Bristol Palin Pregnancy This Is Just A Bonus The Associated Press via The Huffington Post Retrieved December 18 2009 Goldman Adam October 18 2008 Levi Johnston Speaks On Baby Obama Sarah Palin The Huffington Post Archived from the original on October 1 2009 Retrieved December 18 2009 Silverman Stephen M October 6 2009 Levi Johnston Goes Nutty in New TV Ad People Retrieved December 18 2009 Staff writer October 14 2008 Johnston Speaks on Bristol Palin Obama and Baby NBC News Retrieved October 1 2011 Shear Michael D Vick Karl September 2 2008 No Surprises From Palin McCain Team Says Daughter s Pregnancy and Trooper Controversy Were Revealed Before Pick According to Campaign Aide The Washington Post Retrieved December 18 2009 a b Staff writer April 4 2009 Levi Johnston Says Sarah Palin Let Him and Bristol Share a Room Chicago Tribune Retrieved October 1 2011 Saul Michael McShane Larry May 6 2009 Truce Bristol Palin Levi Johnston Appear Determined to Jointly Raise Tripp Daily News Retrieved December 18 2009 Bristol Palin Levi Johnston child custody fight goes public CNN Political ticker December 29 2009 Retrieved July 21 2010 Bristol Palin Levi Johnston are engaged Us Weekly Retrieved July 14 2010 Jerry Reth July 20 2010 Bristol Palin Levi Johnston Reality Show Full Season TV Deal TV Spreadit org Retrieved July 21 2010 Bristol Palin to Levi Johnston It s Over People August 3 2010 Retrieved August 11 2010 Levi Johnston on Bristol Palin The Ring s Off But We re Still Friends People August 9 2010 Retrieved August 11 2010 Tactical Engagement Bristol Palin Levi Johnston Make an Art of Tabloid War Newsweek August 4 2010 Retrieved August 11 2010 Bristol Palin Wanted Levi Johnston to Work His Butt Off to Finish School Get a Job ABC News August 4 2010 Retrieved August 11 2010 Real Reason Bristol Palin Levi Johnston Split CBS August 4 2010 Retrieved August 11 2010 a b Marcus Baram September 4 2008 Levi the Teen Dad Hits the Big Time Teen Fathers to Be Such as Levi Johnston Face Unique Challenges in Their New Roles ABC News Retrieved July 21 2010 Baxter Sarah September 28 2008 McCain Camp Prays for Palin Wedding The Marriage of the Vice Presidential Candidate s Pregnant Teenage Daughter Could Lift a Flagging Campaign The Sunday Times London Retrieved December 18 2009 a b Hamm Liza April 3 2009 Bristol Palin s Ex Talks Sex with Tyra Banks People Retrieved December 22 2009 Wren Jennifer April 8 2009 Levi Johnston Addresses Tensions with Palin Camp People Retrieved December 22 2009 Silverman Stephen M April 23 2009 Levi Johnston Refuses to Kiss and Tell about Bristol People Retrieved December 22 2009 Staff writer April 23 2009 Levi Johnston I Didn t Think It Was Going to Get This Rough CNN Retrieved December 22 2009 Traister Rebecca April 7 2009 Much Ado about Levi Bristol Palin s Ex talked About Sex and Family on The Tyra Banks Show It Infuriated Sarah Palin and Made Me Want to Watch Salon com Retrieved December 22 2009 Bristol Palin Says Abstinence Best Path for Teens USA Today The Associated Press May 6 2009 Retrieved July 21 2009 Staff writer May 6 2009 Levi Pans Bristol s New Message Tells Maggie Rodriguez Abstinence Only Isn t Realistic for Teens CBS News Retrieved December 22 2009 Fleeman Mike April 3 2009 Sarah Palin s Camp Lashes Out at Levi Johnston for Sex Talk on Tyra People Retrieved December 22 2009 Staff writer August 11 2009 Sarah Palin Resigned Due to Marital Troubles Says Levi Johnston The New Zealand Herald Retrieved December 22 2009 Standora Leo August 11 2009 Sarah Palin Has Marital Woes Almost Son in Law Levi Johnston Says New York Daily News Retrieved December 22 2009 Schaller Thomas August 11 2009 Levi Says Again Sarah Did It for the Money Former Son in Law to Be Is Becoming an Annoying Broken Record includes video Salon Retrieved December 22 2009 a b Staff writer September 2 2009 Levi Johnston Me and Mrs Palin Vanity Fair Retrieved December 18 2009 Sarah Palin Rips Levi Johnston for Selling His Body People October 28 2009 Retrieved July 17 2010 Eunice Oh Sandra Sobieraj Westfall July 6 2010 Levi Johnston Apologizes to Palin Family for Youthful Indiscretion People Retrieved July 21 2010 Levi Johnston Takes Back His Palin Apology Salon The Associated Press August 26 2010 Retrieved October 1 2011 Bristol Palin tells Jay Leno that Levi Johnston need to go back to school September 4 2010 Retrieved September 4 2010 The New York Times Mayor of Wasilla Alaska Reacts to Levi Johnston s Bid US Magazine August 10 2010 US Weekly Staff August 10 2010 Levi Johnston to Run for Mayor of Wasilla US Magazine Retrieved October 1 2011 Natalie Finn August 10 2010 Levi Johnston on Following Sarah Palin s Footsteps ET Online Retrieved October 1 2011 Cristina Everett August 11 2010 Alaska mayor responds to Levi Johnston s bid Get a high school diploma and keep your clothes on New York Daily News Levi Johnston Mayor Campaign For Real Current Wasilla Mayor Belittles Idea Huffington Post August 10 2010 Bristol Palin Mocks Levi Johnston s Mayoral Run US Magazine August 11 2010 Levi Johnston to run for Wasilla mayor The Australian August 11 2010 UsWeekly Staff August 9 2010 Levi Johnston to Run for Mayor of Wasilla US Magazine Max Fisher September 3 2010 Levi Johnston Beats John Edwards as Least Popular Candidate Ever The Atlantic Wire Bohrer Becky August 23 2011 Levi Johnston Too busy to run for mayor in Alaska Associated Press Retrieved October 1 2011 Tereszcuk Alexis August 23 2011 Levi Johnston Not Running For Mayor RadarOnLine Retrieved August 24 2011 Playing Defense You re in trouble Big trouble You need a lawyer You want to see Rex Butler PDF Rights Advocacy Project Retrieved February 22 2010 Dominguez Robert October 11 2009 Levi Johnston Is Working Out Six Days a Week to Prepare for Playgirl Shoot New York Daily News Retrieved December 22 2009 U S News staff and Associated Press July 10 2009 Levi Johnston Palin Resigned to Cash In on Fame U S News amp World Report Retrieved July 10 2009 McKay Hollie August 10 2009 Kathy Griffin s Date Night With Bristol Palin s Ex Fiance Fox News Retrieved December 22 2009 Condon Stephanie October 6 2009 Levi Johnston Stars in Ad for Pistachios CBS News Retrieved December 22 2009 Moore Matthew October 6 2009 Levi Johnston Makes Light of Unprotected Sex with Bristol Palin in Pistachio Advert Levi Johnston Makes Light of His Unprotected Sex with Sarah Palin s Daughter in a New Television commercial for Pistachio Nuts The Daily Telegraph Retrieved December 22 2009 Father of Palin s Grandson to Pose for Playgirl Attorney Says Playgirl Shoot Next Up for Teenage Father of Sarah Palin s Grandson MSNBC com The Associated Press October 7 2009 Archived from the original on January 4 2013 Retrieved October 1 2011 Staff writer October 29 2009 Levi Johnston Doing Full Frontal Nudity in Playgirl includes video The Huffington Post Barr Andy November 16 2009 Sarah Palin Levi Johnston Busy Doing Porn Politico Retrieved December 22 2009 Thomson Katherine November 16 2009 Levi Johnston NOT Showing Full Frontal Nudity In Playgirl The Huffington Post Retrieved December 18 2009 Allen Mike April 25 2010 Mike Allen s Playbook Politico Deer in the Headlights My Life in Sarah Palin s Crosshairs September 20 2011 Touchstone ISBN 978 1 4516 5165 2 YouTube a Google company YouTube Archived from the original on May 14 2014 Bristol Palin Joey Junker Reality Star Smitten With Snowmobiler The Huffington Post November 1 2012 Levi Johnston and Girlfriend Sunny Oglesby Welcome Daughter Breeze Beretta ABC News September 13 2012 Levi Johnston girlfriend Sunny Oglesby welcome daughter Breeze Beretta Johnston Daily News New York September 13 2012 Words and Music Ben Folds and Nick Hornby Make an AlbumExternal links editLevi Johnston at IMDb Sullivan John Jeremiah May 2009 He Shall Be Levi GQ Accessed July 21 2010 Levi Johnston on NBC s Today Show video only July 13 2009 Accessed December 22 2009 Staff writer August 10 2009 Levi Johnston and Kathy Griffin Take Two Flirting and Palin Talk on Larry King includes video The Huffington Post Accessed December 18 2009 Staff writer June 17 2009 Levi Johnston Weighs In on Palin Vs Letterman Controversy includes video Radar Accessed December 18 2009 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Levi Johnston amp oldid 1208323151, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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