Tiger Woods: former porn star breaks down in tears following public apology

Published: 12:16PM GMT 20 Feb 2010

Previous of Images Next Joslyn James is a former porn star and alleged mistress of Tiger Woods Photo: SPLASH The new-look Joslyn James reacting to Tiger Woods" press conference Photo: REUTERS

Miss James, real name Veronica Siwik-Daniels, claims she was twice made pregnant by Woods, suffering a miscarriage in 2007 and an abortion two years later.

Speaking publicly on Friday for the first time since allegations of his string of affairs emerged, Woods admitted he had bitterly disappointed his family, friends and fans.

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But he made no mention of the women with whom he is alleged to have had affairs, other than to talk of his shame at his actions.

Miss James"s lawyer Gloria Allred said her 32-year-old client, who had cut her hair short and dyed it red, suffered "anguish and distress" following her three year affair with Woods.

She said James believed their relationship "would last a lifetime" and went into hiding to avoid being quizzed about their affair.

"Veronica has made tremendous sacrifices for him," said her lawyer.

"She gave up the porn business at his request and went into hiding when the scandal broke in order to protect him, but to date he has not contacted her to apologise."

During the news conference, her lawyer said Woods should apologise directly to her client.

Mrs Allred said: "Whatever rehab Tiger participates in, it will not be meaningful or effective unless he acknowledges the relationship he had with my client.

"He must call her, or better yet, meet with her in person to apologise and explain to her why he lied to her over and over again."

Woods allegedly sent Miss James in abundance of 1,000 text messages and saw her several times a month nearly every month during the course of their relationship.

"I would be open to a telephone apology from Tiger but I really feel that I deserve to look at him face to face … in his eyes because I didnt deserve this," said Miss James.

"Tiger pursued me and over time I fell in love with him - and he told me he loved me too."