Ira Isaacs
Ira Isaacs' Sentencing Postponed
The sentencing hearing for convicted producer Ira Isaacs that originally was scheduled for this morning in U.S. District Court has been postponed.
Ira Isaacs, Convicted on Obscenity Charges, to Be Sentenced Monday
Maintaining that Ira Isaacs continued to sell obscene material even after he was convicted on five federal obscenity counts last spring, federal prosecutors have asked a judge to consider his post-conviction conduct in a sentencing hearing that takes place Monday.
Ira Isaacs Found Guilty on Five Counts of Federal Obscenity
A jury today found fetish filmmaker Ira Isaacs guilty on five counts of violating federal obscenity laws.
Ira Isaacs' 3rd Obscenity Trial Begins Monday
Ira Isaacs says there will be more twists and turns in his third federal obscenity trial, which begins Monday at federal court in downtown Los Angeles.
XBIZ TV: Ira Isaacs Discusses Obscenity Trial
XBIZ TV has debuted an exclusive video interview with Ira Isaacs, the Los Angeles fetish film producer and distributor whose recent obscenity trial ended in a mistrial.
An Open Letter From Ira Isaacs
At the time I'm writing this letter, the outcome of my trial is unknown. The jury will make their decision soon.
Ira Isaacs Arraigned on New Obscenity Counts
Fetish filmmaker Ira Isaacs was arraigned earlier this week on five new felony obscenity counts for videos allegedly distributed as recent as last month.
Ira Isaacs Says Discussion Makes Scat Movies Art
The judge presiding over the Ira Isaacs obscenity case has asked for additional evidence before ruling if Isaacs can testify as an expert witness on the issue of whether his movies have serious artistic merit.
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.
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.
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.