US Man Faces Online Porn Charges

[NichePass Jen]

This is really unsettling. I can't really figure out what he did wrong except for not actually putting the custodian of records on the DVDs themselves. But is that necessarily a case for obscenity?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/pcworld/2007...wjOCjn2S9k24cA

[Philsl]

I can't work out what's going on either.

Found this and Iam just trying to get my head around it.
But the indictment Max Hardore is facing cover racketeering as well,
Probably need a lawyer to say exactly what is goin on.


MEMORANDUM FOR ALL UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS

FROM: Eric H. Holder, Jr.

SUBJECT: Prosecutions Under the Federal Obscenity Statutes


As you are aware, within the past few years there has been increasing concern about the distribution of obscenity and child pornography both by traditional purveyors of "adult material" and in particular by those who distribute such material over the Internet. As a result of this unprecedented growth, I wish to remind you of the Department's policies and priorities in the prosecution of federal obscenity cases.

There are a number of federal statutes relating to obscenity and child pornography. See 18 U.S.C. Ch. 71, 109(A), 110, & 117. Because there are many state statutes prohibiting obscenity and child pornography, and obscenity in particular is determined by local community standards, federal investigation and prosecution should be undertaken in those areas where there is a need for federal resources. Thus, the Federal role in prosecuting obscenity cases should be to focus upon the major producers and interstate distributors of obscenity and child pornography, while leaving to local jurisdictions the responsibility of dealing with local exhibitions and sales. See USAM § 9-75.320.

Thus, priority should be given to cases involving large-scale distributors who realize substantial income from multistate operations and cases in which there is evidence of organized crime involvement. However, prosecution of cases involving relatively small distributors can have a deterrent effect and would dispel any notion that obscenity distributors are insulated from prosecution if their operations fail to exceed a predetermined size or if they fragment their business into small-scale operations. Therefore, prosecution of such distributors also may be appropriate on a case-by-case basis. See USAM § 9-75.020.

In particular, priority also should be given to large-scale distributors of obscenity over the Internet. See United States v. Thomas, 74 F.3d 701 (6th Cir.), cert. denied, 117 S.Ct. 74 (1996). Because of the nature of the Internet and the availability of agents trained in conducting criminal investigations in cyberspace, investigation and prosecution of Internet obscenity is particularly suitable for federal resources

As you are well aware, priority has been given during this administration to cases involving the use of minors in producing pornography and cases involving the interstate or foreign shipment of material depicting minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct (18 U.S.C. §§ 2251 et seq.). We continue to make these cases a priority.

I encourage you to follow this guidance and that set forth in the United States Attorneys' Manual and to consult with the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section. The Section is available to assist you in all advisory and litigation matters and has materials in its library that are useful in the prosecution of obscenity cases.

[freechess]

i noticed the indictments were filed in the fucked over mormon state

of utah. good luck with the guy getting a fair hearing

[Philsl]

Originally Posted by freechess

i noticed the indictments were filed in the fucked over mormon state

of utah. good luck with the guy getting a fair hearing

That explains alot.Having more than one wife of whatever age is OK. Sell porn and you are the devil.
It is interesting that thye are using laws regarding the postal service and the old wire service clause.
Perhaps if there are any Americans that have some form of legal training on here could shed some light on it, it would be greatly appreciated.

[Redhotca]

Its called pleasing bible thumper's and the "I am higher than the almighty" self righteous types. There are more serious issue's the DOJ should be looking at but this gets more media attention because everyone like to gawk at the next guy saying "oh that is so disgusting" and it will only get worse as these shitheads have the morals of a fucking potato and love to push their beliefs on everyone else. Thank God For people like Larry Flint for showing the true real assholes that work in government by challenging their so called self righteous attitudes.

The only Difference between a prostitute and a politician is the prostitute works for their money.
Redhotca

[LezGeri]

I'd say it's because he does illegal niches - well I know he does scat for a start.

And this article
http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-...47304769970889
says:
'A man was indicted on federal obscenity charges for distributing sexually explicit films that authorities say are 'far beyond the mainstream of adult videos.'

& also suggests beasty could be involved

'The titles of films distributed by Isaacs' companies, Stolen Car Films and LA Media, mentioned animals and euphemisms for sexual acts.'

And Isaacs's stolen car films website certainly looks like it has something to hide.

[Namm]

Heh I dont care what he did, or didnt, do...the conservative and religious freaks will get him no matter what :/

[Philsl]

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles man was charged Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles with multiple obscenity-related counts and two counts of failing to properly label sexually explicit DVDs, the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney office announced.
The indictment charges Ira Isaacs, doing business as Stolen Car Films and LA Media, with four counts of knowingly using an interactive computer service to sell and distribute obscene pictures and films.

The first four obscenity-related counts are in connection with videos entitled “Gang Bang Horse — ‘Pony Sex Game,’” “Mako’s First Time Scat,” “Hollywood Scat Amateurs No. 7,” and “BAE 20.” The indictment alleges that Isaacs shipped “Hollywood Scat Amateurs No. 7,” and “BAE 20” outside the state of California.

The videos that allegedly were not properly labeled are “Hollywood Scat Amateurs No. 7”and “Laurie’s Toilet Show.”


Isaacs specifically was charged with two counts of using a common carrier and interactive computer service for interstate commerce in obscene films; and two counts of distributing movies without the required statement describing where age documentation records could be located.


If convicted, Isaacs could face up to five years in prison for each count in the indictment, according to the Justice Department.

Thom Mrozek, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, told XBIZ that “the titles are indicative of the content of the videos.”

“I’m not going to describe the content in any greater detail,” Mrozek said, “because it is quite unsavory.”

Mrozek confirmed that while the indictment alleges that Isaacs shipped videos outside of the state of California, the case will be prosecuted in Los Angeles.

Adult industry attorney Lawrence Walters told XBIZ that the choice of Los Angeles as a venue might be intended to send a message.

“The DOJ strategy here seems to be that they want to show ‘We can prosecute anything, anywhere,’” Walters said. “One would generally assume that Los Angeles would be among the hardest venues to get an obscenity conviction in, so it’s a very interesting strategy.”

Given the allegation that Isaacs shipped to locations outside California, Walters said it is a bit of a surprise that the Justice Department didn’t follow the modus operandi of the Extreme Associates case, and simply ordered Isaacs’ videos to a jurisdiction that presumably would be less tolerant of the content than Los Angeles. In the Extreme Associates case, government agents ordered DVDs from the Extreme Associates website to be delivered to a highly conservative jurisdiction in Pennsylvania.

Walters said that while many in the adult industry might take comfort from the fact that the content involved in the case is more ‘extreme’ than much of the content produced by the industry, it is a false comfort.

“People always want to put distance between themselves and those that are indicted [for obscenity],” Walters said. “It’s a natural psychological reaction, I suppose, but you have to look at the bigger picture: you stand together, or you hang separately.”

According to a press release issued by the Justice Department, the court will issue a summons in the case directing Isaacs to appear in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles for arraignment sometime in August.

In addition to jail time, the indictment also seeks the “forfeiture of all obscene materials produced and transported by Isaacs and any proceeds derived from the sale of such materials,” the Justice Department stated in its release.

Among the items that the indictment seeks forfeiture of are three domain names and websites owned by Isaacs, ScatMovies.com, ScatCinemax.com and StolenCarFilms.com.

Isaacs’ attorney, Roger Jon Diamond, was unavailable for comment as of press time.


By Q Boyer
Wednesday, July 25, 2007

[Philsl]

If he's selling illegal content or is it in the US, then what can he do?

Is scat illegal in the states?

[pam]

Scat isn't illegal, but has been deemed obscene in a few cases. In the last one, the government forcibly took control of the domain.

The court documentation was fascinating

[Philsl]

Originally Posted by pam

Scat isn't illegal, but has been deemed obscene in a few cases. In the last one, the government forcibly took control of the domain.

The court documentation was fascinating

So it's not illegal but you can loose your site if the Gov so choose! ermm.

Where can I get a look at the court papers?
It would be good to find out whats happening the other side of the pond.

[pam]

Originally Posted by Philsl

So it's not illegal but you can loose your site if the Gov so choose! ermm.

Where can I get a look at the court papers?
It would be good to find out whats happening the other side of the pond.

Go to girlspooping.com to see the domain and then tmz.com (I believe that's the Court TV website) to read the documentation.