Obscenity
FSC Comments on Dismissal of Stagliano Obscenity Trial
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued its comments on today's dismissal of the John Stagliano and Evil Angel Productions, Inc. obscenity trial.
Judge Dismisses Stagliano Obscenity Case
A federal judge has ruled that the John Stagliano case is over. The government didn't meet burden of proof on any of the counts.
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.
Plea Deal Reached in Torture Portal Obscenity Case
Torture Portal operator Barry Goldman has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors over obscenity charges, XBIZ has learned.
Stagliano Obscenity Trial Jury Selection Begins
The jury selection process has begun in the highly-anticipated John Stagliano obscenity trial, where XBIZ will be providing on-the-scene special coverage with in-depth reports on court room trial proceedings.
High Court Nominee Kagan Worked on Obscenity, Free Speech Cases
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan reveals background in a questionnaire to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Stagliano Prosecution at Center of 'Should Obscenity Be Illegal?'
Reason.tv again takes a look at Evil Angel founder John Stagliano's obscenity prosecution that is scheduled to go to trial this summer.
Obscenity Prosecutions Should Be Expanded, Hatch Says
Sen. Orrin Hatch went on the offensive against commercial pornography, saying the government should step in and expand obscenity prosecutions.
Stagliano Attorneys Call Obscenity Prosecution Retaliatory
The U.S. government has been accused of initiating a prosecutorial strategy that is "vindictive, retaliatory and improper."
Legal Panel Focuses on Piracy, 2257, Obscenity Prosecutions
Piracy, 2257 and President Obama’s agenda relative to obscenity prosecutions through the Justice Department were the hot topics at The Phoenix Forum’s legal seminar.
Stagliano Obscenity Case Goes to Trial in July
A federal judge this afternoon set a July 7 trial date for the obscenity case against John Stagliano and his two production companies, Evil Angel Productions Inc. and John Stagliano Inc.
Federal Judge Won't Dismiss Stagliano Obscenity Case
A federal judge again has refused to dismiss obscenity charges against John Stagliano and his two production companies, Evil Angel Productions Inc. and John Stagliano Inc.
U.S. Judge Won't Dismiss Stagliano Obscenity Case
A federal judge Tuesday said he won’t dismiss the Justice Department's case against John Stagliano, Evil Angel Productions and John Stagliano Inc., tossing the defense's argument that obscenity statutes are unconstitutional.
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.
Ruling Likely to Upset Obscenity Prosecutions
Prosecutors will have to work much harder reaching a Internet obscenity convictions after Wednesday's ruling by the 9th Circuit.
9th Circuit: Obscenity Should Be Defined by U.S. Community Standards
A federal appeals court has decided that a national community standard to define Internet obscenity is more appropriate for online communications.
Morality in Media Advocates ‘Vigorous’ Obscenity Enforcement
As Barry Goldman’s obscenity case gets underway tomorrow morning at federal court, the Morality in Media will be ramping up its annual WRAP Week.
Ohio Justices Hear Arguments Over Challenge to Obscenity Law
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that seeks to interpret a 2002 Ohio law that attempts to shield minors from obscene material on the web.
DOJ: Internal Policies Irrelevant to Obscenity Case
Justice Department attorneys, in a brief filed Monday in the obscenity trial of Torture Portal operator Barry Goldman, said that the government’s internal policies are irrelevant to his prosecution.
Goldman’s Attorneys Want Obscenity Charges Dropped
The attorneys defending Torture Portal operator Barry Goldman have asked a federal judge to dismiss his eight-count indictment on obscenity charges.