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Associated Press Blames 'Pornography' in French Rape Scandal
The Associated Press is blaming pornography in part for the Pelicot rape scandal in France, implying that it can turn 'the most ordinary of men' into rapists."
French Court Orders Block of 4 Adult Sites Over Age Verification
The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered four adult sites blocked in France if they fail to comply with age verification requirements within 15 days.
French Regulator Publishes Technical Reference Guide for Age Verification
France's Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication (ARCOM) has publishedits technical reference guide for applying age verification requirements to adult websites.
CAM4 to Stream French Creators' Wedding
CAM4 will livestream the wedding of French creators Lylix and Tom on Saturday.
NakedSword Debuts French Short 'Enter'
NakedSword has released the French erotic short film "Enter," under its NakedSword Film Works (NSFW) banner.
French Government Report Urges Criminalization of Adult Industry
A sensationalistic report released this week by a French government office is urging immediate state censorship and broad criminalization of the adult industry in France and worldwide.
Producers, Performers in 'French Bukkake' Scandal Ordered to Stand Trial
The two Paris judges overseeing the so-called French Bukkake case have ordered the 17 men involved to stand trial for rape and other crimes, a month after prosecutors requested that action.
Award-Winning French Director Audrey Diwan to Remake Erotic Classic 'Emmanuelle'
Award-winning French director Audrey Diwan will begin shooting her remake of 1970s erotic classic “Emmanuelle” next month, with Noémie Merlant in the title role.
Prosecutors in 'French Bukkake' Case Ask Judge to Try 17 Producers, Male Talents
French prosecutors reportedly asked a judge last week to require 17 men involved in the so-called French Bukkake case to stand trial for rape and other crimes.
French Court Postpones Decision on Blocking Adult Sites
The Paris Judicial Tribunal on Friday decided to postpone its decision on whether to order internet service providers in the country to block access to five of the most visited adult tube sites in France.
French Senate Approves Rules to 'Complicate the Lives' of Adult Content Producers
The French Senate on Tuesday twice amended a bill to “secure and regulate the digital space,” adding provisions that would mandate warnings if any adult content simulates an illegal act, and require sites to remove adult content upon a performer’s request.
French Government Admits New Adult Content Law Will Target Twitter Too
The French government has confirmed that the new bill it introduced on Wednesday to bypass the courts and force platforms to implement age verification will apply not only to specifically adult sites but also to any site that allows explicit content, including Twitter.
French Court Sets July Date to Decide Whether to Block Adult Sites
The Paris Judicial Tribunal held a hearing earlier this month with representatives from five of the most visited adult tube sites in France, and set itself a July 7 deadline to decide whether to order internet service providers in the country to block access to those sites.
Kheper to Debut French, German Editions of 'A Year of Sex!' Game
Kheper Games will be releasing the French and German versions of its “A Year of Sex!” card game — “Une Année De Sexe!” and “En Jahr Voller Sex!”
Amorelie Releases Results of French Sex Survey
French online retailer Amorelie has made public the results of a survey it conducted earlier this year on sexual practices and fantasies in France and Belgium.
French Minister Proposes Requiring Credit or Debit Card for Porn Access
French Secretary of State for Childhood Charlotte Caubel has begun advocating for a mandatory age verification system under which access to pornographic websites would be granted exclusively to credit or debit card holders.
French Senate's New Anti-Porn Report Calls Adult Content 'Infernal,' Recommends Censorship
A French Senate committee has issued a virulently anti-porn report comparing the adult industry with “hell” and recommending state regulation and censorship.
French Anti-Porn Activists Ask Government to Suspend Twitter Over Adult Content
French activist groups claiming to represent “the children” will formally request today that online government regulator Arcom suspend Twitter in France unless the platform finds, within two weeks, a way to block minors from what the groups consider “pornographic” content.
French Press Publishes Allegations Against Jacquie et Michel Owner
French newspaper Le Monde reported this week some of the specific allegations against one of the country’s leading adult sites and its owner, in what the media has dubbed “the affaire Jacquie et Michel.”
Jamie French Featured on 'Transition Stories' Podcast
Jamie French is the featured guest on a recent episode of the “Transition Stories” podcast, hosted by Phoebe J. Rose.