Sorority president sued over $900,000 wax statue

CHICAGO (AP) -- The country's oldest black sorority is suing to have its president removed, alleging that she spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of the group's money on herself -- some of it to pay for a wax figure in her own likeness.

In the suit filed in Washington, D.C., Alpha Kappa Alpha members allege that President Barbara McKinzie also bought designer clothing, jewelry and lingerie with the sorority credit card.

The attorney representing the plaintiffs suing the Chicago-based sorority said Wednesday the spending is shocking.

But McKinzie denies what she describes as "malicious allegations" in the lawsuit. In a statement issued by the sorority, McKinzie says the accusations are based on fabrications.

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