Policy

Jill Kelley Dropped as S. Korea "Honorary Consul"

In midst of Petraeus scandal, accused of using title for personal gain

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Jill Kelley, the Florida socialite who tipped the dominoes that toppled Gen. David Petraeus, has lost her diplomatic status.

South Korea has dropped her as an "honorary consul" for misusing the symbolic title for personal gain, a senior South Korean official said Monday in Washington, the Yonhap News Agency reports. No privileges, protections or responsibilities come with the title.