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Judge Acquits Backpage Defendants of Most Charges Before 2nd Retrial
A federal judge has acquitted former Backpage.com co-owner Michael Lacey, and two co-defendants, of most of the counts remaining from the protracted case launched against the website operators by the Justice Department in 2018.
Aylo Asks Judge to Trim Sweeping GDP-Related Lawsuit
Aylo asked a California federal judge during a hearing on Monday to drop trafficking claims from a sweeping lawsuit brought by a former GirlsDoPorn model.
Judge Dismisses Ron Jeremy Case After Experts Deem Him 'Not Presently Dangerous'
The judge overseeing the Ron Jeremy criminal case has granted the defense’s motion to dismiss the case after expert findings that the former performer is “not presently dangerous,” the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed to XBIZ.
Controversial Judge Certifies Class Action in NCOSE-Promoted Pornhub Lawsuit
A federal judge presiding over a civil lawsuit against Pornhub's parent company has granted class certification in the case to all persons who were minors when they appeared in content posted on that site since February 2011.
Judge Approves Transfer of 'Bedridden' Ron Jeremy to Private Residence
Ron Jeremy will be released from jail to a private residence for health reasons, in the latest development following the January 2023 decision by a Los Angeles judge to declare him incompetent to stand trial for multiple cases of sexual assault and rape.
Judge Partially Dismisses FSC Lawsuit to Stop Louisiana Age Verification Law
A federal judge has granted a motion by Louisiana officials to dismiss part of the lawsuit filed by Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and other plaintiffs seeking to block that state’s age verification law.
Brenna McKenna to Judge 'SkankFest' Competition on 'The SDR Show'
Brenna McKenna will judge a SkankFest competition on “The SDR Show,” co-hosted by Ralph Sutton and Big Jay Oakerson.
Lauren Phillips to Judge Stripper Olympics Tonight
Lauren Phillips will judge her first competition at the 12th Annual Stripper Olympics, at Michael’s Men’s Club, in Lafayette, tonight at 7 p.m. (CDT).
Judge Blocks Arkansas 'Social Media Safety' Age Verification Law
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Arkansas government from enforcing the state’s sweeping new Social Media Safety Act, which was scheduled to take effect today, until its merits are litigated.
Judge Blocks Texas Government From Enforcing Controversial Age Verification Law
A federal court in Texas Thursday granted a preliminary injunction to Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and its co-plaintiffs, blocking the Texas attorney general from enforcing the state's controversial anti-porn age verification law while the case is litigated.
Judge Denies Motion to Sanction Performers in OnlyFans Conspiracy Case
A California federal judge on Thursday denied a request by OnlyFans parent company Fenix International Ltd. to sanction performers Alana Evans, Kelly Pierce and Ruby for spreading “frivolous allegations” as part of a civil lawsuit alleging that OnlyFans conspired to blacklist its competitors and their brand ambassadors.
Judge Postpones Start of Backpage.com Trial
The Arizona federal judge in charge of the Backpage.com retrial pushed back the start of the trial during a hearing on Friday, following the death of co-defendant James “Jim” Larkin.
Judge Moves Backpage.com Retrial Forward Despite Jim Larkin's Death
The Arizona federal judge in charge of the Backpage.com retrial issued an order Tuesday stating that she is aware of the death of co-defendant James “Jim” Larkin, but nonetheless expects the parties in the case to prepare for trial to commence next Tuesday.
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.
Stephanie Matto to Judge Déjà Vu Showgirls Contest
Stephanie Matto has been named guest judge for the Déjà Vu Showgirls Prettiest Butthole contest in Lansing on May 20.
Florida Judge Allows Defendant to Refer to Strike 3 as 'Copyright Troll'
A Florida judge ruled against Strike 3 Holdings last month, allowing lawyers for a defendant accused of illegally downloading and sharing 36 of the company’s copyrighted adult titles to refer to the company in court as a “copyright troll.” f the company’s copyrighted adult titles to refer to the company in court as a “copyright troll.”
Judge Allows APAG Officers' Lawsuit Against Meta to Move Forward
A U.S. District judge yesterday denied Meta’s motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit alleging that Meta employees conspired with OnlyFans to blacklist OnlyFans' competitors and their brand ambassadors.
Why Retailers Shouldn't Judge a Shopper by Their Cover
Working in the adult industry requires an open mind. This helps to make the job more fun and rewarding. You might be surprised, however, at how many preconceived notions many of us still hold about the customers we serve.
California Judge Rules Visa Can Be Tried as MindGeek's 'Co-Conspirator'
A controversial California federal judge ruled on Friday against Visa’s request to be dismissed from a lawsuit alleging it “conspired” with MindGeek to profit from CSAM.
Plaintiffs Urge Judge to Strip Reddit of Section 230 Protections Over UGC
A proposed class of plaintiffs currently appealing a dismissed lawsuit against Reddit, alleging that the platform “knowingly benefits from lax enforcement of its content polices, including for child pornography," filed an opening appellate brief this week renewing their claim that Section 230 protections should not shield the social media platform.