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Prosecutors Say National Obscenity Standard Doesn't Apply in Isaacs Case

Ira Isaacs' attorney and Justice Department attorneys are embroiled in pretrial motions in the case, which begins in February.

National Community Standards Could Be Used in Isaacs Obscenity Case

The case against Ira Isaacs could hinge on whether federal prosecutors can control which community standards apply in the case

Isaacs Could Face Obscenity Trial as Early as October

A federal judge has calendared an Aug. 2 trial setting and status conference for Ira Isaacs, who faces multiple obscenity-related charges.

Ira Isaacs: 'I'm Fighting for Our Rights'

Producer Ira Isaac’s attorney, Roger Diamond, has filed a petition for certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ira Isaacs to Make U.S. Supreme Court Appeal

The Ira Isaacs obscenity case could be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ira Isaacs to Ask 9th Circuit’s Full Panel to Rehear Appeal

Ira Isaacs told XBIZ that his attorney will ask the full panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear an appeal seeking dismissal of his obscenity case.

U.S. Appeals Court Won't Toss Ira Isaacs Obscenity Case

A federal appeals court today rejected Ira Isaacs' attempt to get his obscenity case thrown out. The owner of Stolen Cars Films and LA Media faces multiple obscenity-related counts.

Ira Isaacs’ Appeal to Be Heard Thursday

Ira Isaacs’ attorney will make oral arguments on Thursday in an attempt to get his obscenity case thrown out.

Judge Denies Isaacs' Motion to Dismiss

LOS ANGELES — The judge in the Ira Isaacs obscenity case today denied the defense motion to dismiss the case based on a claim of double jeopardy, Isaacs’ attorney told XBIZ.

Still No Movement on Ira Isaacs Case

After a week of waiting, the judge in the Ira Isaacs obscenity case still hasn't ruled on a defense motion to dismiss the case based on a claim of double jeopardy.

Isaacs’ Attorney Asks Court to Dismiss Obscenity Charges

The attorney representing Ira Isaacs and his companies on obscenity charges has asked a federal court to dismiss charges stemming from the indictment.

Kozinski Orders Mistrial in Ira Isaacs Obscenity Case

The obscenity trial of fetish filmmaker Ira Isaacs has ended in mistrial with the recusal of federal appeals court Judge Alex Kozinski.

Ira Isaacs Obscenity Trial Suspended

The obscenity trial of “shock artist” Ira Isaacs has been suspended as questions arose today following a Los Angeles Times report in which the trial judge said he kept sexually explicit pictures and videos on his personal website.

Testimony Starts in Ira Isaacs Obscenity Trial

The federal government’s prosecution of Stolen Car Films / LA Media owner and self-confessed “shock artist” Ira Isaacs began this morning at the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

Will Judge in Ira Isaacs Obscenity Case Recuse Himself?

The judge presiding in the Ira Isaacs obscenity case revealed that he has maintained a website featuring sexually explicit material. The revelation could mean that Judge Alex Kozinski may render himself recused in the case.

Isaacs Obscenity Trial Gets Underway in L.A.

It’s been less than a week since verdicts were handed down in the Max Hardcore obscenity case, and now all eyes have switched from Tampa, Fla., to downtown Los Angeles, where another federal obscenity case gets underway.