Report: Woman Linked to Jesse James Paid $30,000 for Story of Alleged Affair

The tattoo model linked to Sandra Bullock's husband, Jesse James, was paid approximately $30,000 for her story about the former Monster Garage  star, Technorati reports.

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The site attributed the amount to a source close to the model, Michelle "Bombshell" McGee.

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On Wednesday, In Touch printed a cover story featuring an interview with tattoo model McGee, who claims to have had an 11-month affair with James while Bullock was filming The Blind Side.

James, 40, issued a statement Thursday apologizing for his "poor judgment," saying, "I deserve everything bad coming my way."

Report: Sandra Bullock moves out amid model's claim of infidelity by Jesse James

Bullock, 45, has yet to comment on the matter, but the recent Oscar winner abruptly canceled an appearance at the film's London premiere due to what her studio called " unforeseen personal reasons." People reports that she has left the Southern California home she shares with James and his three children.