V. Stiviano

V. Stiviano is Donald Sterling's (owner of the Los Angeles Clippers) "former assistant" who was verbally attacked by him on a leaked recording for an Instagram photo of Magic Johnson, Rachel Rodriquez (Stiviano's friend) and Stiviano, via TMZ.

Sterling objects to Stiviano, who is Mexican and Black, exposing herself in photos with Black people on Instagram, especially Magic Johnson. The photo with Stiviano and Johnson upset Sterling, but Sterling insists now, "I'm not a racist." 

Sterling could not understand why Stiviano "want to broadcast" any relationship with Black people. Sterling and Johnson have known of each other for more than 20 years, but how close the two are is not clear.

Stiviano was heard on the recording explaining that it was a "picture with someone she admirers." Sterling admits to being knowledgeable of Johnson. "He should be admired...," but Sterling feels "it's too bad you can't admire him privately." Sterling has a specific request for Stiviano, " but don't put him on an Instagram for the world to see..." The recording goes on to state, "And don't bring him to my games..."

The recording was talked about around the water cooler to people on social media sharing their opinions. Some people were not shocked like Shaun Livingston, played for the Clippers three seasons, who was not "surprised." Livingston went on to say, it "tells the same story as what's been told" on record, per reports. 

V. Stiviano is being looked at for extortion by law enforcement, but she and the law have had previous encounters. Stiviano, in 2002, was sacked with a petty theft arrest in Los Angeles, but received probation, per court documents. Stiviano, in Santa Monica, 2004, found herself arrested on a  charge of felony burglary and petty theft. Los Angeles police, again in 2010, arrested Stiviano for possession of a controlled substance. One more time in 2012, Stiviano drove while under the influence (DUI).

Shelly Sterling, Donald Sterling's estranged wife as well as part owner of Los Angeles Clippers spoke to Barbara Walters about the situation. Sterling's wife have been trying to depart from him for many years.

"For the last 20 years, I've been seeing attorneys for a divorce," Sterling's wife. She was given the advice, "Not now," by a financial advisor. Sterling's wife made it clear that she "will fight" to hold onto her half of the Clippers ownership. She is suing Stiviano.

Donald Sterling weighs in on his position about the leaked recording to an Anderson Cooper interview, Monday. Sterling pointed the finger at Magic Johnson for the just now presenting his side. "Don't do anything. I know the girl," Sterling said was Johnson's instructions. "I'm waiting and waiting. I think he wanted me just to do nothing, so he could buy the team."

Sterling had a message for the people who were hurt by his remarks on the leaked recording. The reason he allowed the interview with Anderson Cooper was to "ask for forgiveness for all the people" that have been hurt.

Magic Johnson, in an Anderson Cooper interview too, stated that he did not know Stiviano. Stiviano took a picture with him like "millions" of people. Sterling wanted Johnson to accompany him on the Barbara Walters show, but Johnson refused. Johnson did not understand why he was stirred into the conflict between Stiviano Sterling, but said he would pray for Sterling.

V. Stiviano has been known to go by the names of: Maria Monica Perez Gallegos, Vanessa Maria Perez, Maria Valdez, Monica Gallegos and Maria Vanessa Perez. The weeks to come can only show who V. Stiviano is, and what her name is too, maybe. Rapper Maseratimet betrayed Sterling by leaking recordings, according to reports.