from www.MYFOXNY.COM - A tearful Debrahlee "Debbie" Lorenzana read a prepared statement Monday morning explaining why she is a victim of sex discrimination.
Lorenzana and her attorney, Gloria Allred, are asking for a human rights investigation. She claims she was fired from her job as a business banker job at Citibank after complaining that male colleagues called good looks distracting.
In the complaint, Lorenzana claims that she was not properly trained and, "I was a target to them."
She says she was a victim of sex discrimination and then retaliation for speaking up.
Lorenzana, 33, previously filed suit against Citibank. She alleged that she was criticized by management for the way that she dressed. She claims that management indicated that she was considered too beautiful and had large breasts for the clothes she was wearing.
Lorenzana, who had previously appeared in a documentary stating that she wanted breasts, "like a Playboy Playmate", said she is taking action for herself and to make sure other women do not suffer from discrimination.
Natalie Riper with Citi issued a statement Monday saying:
"Unlike Ms. Lorenzana, Citibank does not intend to try this case in the media and we reiterate that her termination was based on poor performance. Although we can't speak to her previous attention-seeking activities, her current attempts to gain personal publicity are as transparent as her legal claims. We remain confident that when all of the facts and documentation are presented, the claim will be dismissed."
