Georgia Judge Orders Arrest of Pleasure Product Store Owner Over Fines

Georgia Judge Orders Arrest of Pleasure Product Store Owner Over Fines

BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — A DeKalb County judge has ordered the arrest of a Georgia pleasure product store owner over a dispute with the city of Brookhaven, which has attempted to put him out of business using zoning regulations and exorbitant fines.

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Mark Anthony Scott ordered Michael Morrison, owner of the pleasure product retail store Stardust, jailed for six months for “contempt of court." Judge Scott also ordered Stardust to be padlocked unless Morrison pays Brookhaven the ruinous fines the city has imposed on him and his business.

Morrison has operated Stardust since 2013, the same year that Brookhaven adopted a law preventing a “sexually oriented business” to be located near a similar business or close to a residential district.

The Stardust is across the street from an apartment complex and next to a local strip club, which regularly pays a “fine” to the city to operate.

City officials claim Morrison owes them over $800,000 in “fines and fees.”

“We can’t expect quality, community-focused redevelopment around adult-oriented business. It took seven years but with this victory justice has been duly served and the future of Buford Highway looks even brighter,” local politician Joe Gebbia said in a statement to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

The city has “investigated” the Stardust by sending an undercover inspector to count the sex toys on display.

During a hearing in February, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports, “a Brookhaven code compliance officer testified that he visited Stardust and found at least 200 sexual devices on display.”

He “stopped counting at 200,” the officer testified.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Fantasy Gifts NJ Unveils 'Shave Stix' With Product Launch Event

Sexual wellness retailer Fantasy Gifts NJ introduced its new Shave Stix during a special event at its Lumberton location on April 17.

Motorbunny Now Available on 'Throne' Gift Platform

Motorbunny pleasure products are now available on Throne gift platform.

AV Bulletin: Age Verification Hits the Mainstream, Ofcom Sets a Date

Industry stakeholders and free speech advocates have anxiously been awaiting the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, which could significantly impact state age verification laws around the country. In the meantime, state legislatures continue to weigh and pass AV bills, AV tech providers continue to tout their services, and legal challenges continue to play out in the courts — with some cases on hold pending the SCOTUS ruling in Paxton.

Honey's Place Now Distributing Camtoyz

Honey's Place is now distributing Camtoyz pleasure products.

ToyChats Announces Reviewer Incentives

Recently launched pleasure product review site ToyChats has announced a giveaway program for reviewers.

Paradise Marketing Acquires CondomMan

Paradise Marketing has acquired CondomMan distribution.

RIDMII Debuts New Sex Doll Collection

Pleasure brand RIDMII has introduced a new line of sex dolls.

VVD Debuts Combo Set With 'Vkini,' 'Rider Desire'

Pleasure brand VVD has debuted a new bundle with its Vkini vibrating bikini top and Rider Desire saddle.

B-Vibe Expands 'Butties' Collection, Debuts Harness Sets

B-Vibe has expanded its Butties collection with six new anal plugs and introduced two new harness sets.

Dame Acquires Chakrubs

Sexual wellness brand Dame has acquired luxury pleasure products company Chakrubs.

Show More