Heidi Fleiss
Procurer and media personality
Gained attention in the 1990s as a high-profile escort service operator in Los Angeles. Fleiss's operation was known for catering to wealthy clients, and it prompted significant media coverage and public interest. In 1993, she was tried and convicted for running a brothel, which led to her receiving a 37-month prison sentence. After her release, pursued various media ventures including reality television appearances, notably in 'Celebrity Big Brother.'
Operated a high-profile escort service in Los Angeles
Convicted for running a brothel in 1993
Appeared on 'Celebrity Big Brother'
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