Jun 10th, 2008 · Ira Isaacs has been charged with obscenity for making and distributing fetish films, but he claims these films are works of "shock art". Former federal prosecutor Laurie Levenson discusses what the jury will have to sit through and why Ira Isaacs.
Jun 6th, 2008 · Democratic Assemblyman Charles Calderon has proposed a 25 percent tax on adult films, plus another 25 percent tax on the studio's profits. His goal is to narrow the state's deficit, but it has some people, like up-and-coming porn star Kayden Kross, up in arms.
May 22nd, 2008 · For more than a decade, R. Kelly has topped the charts as one of R&B's most successful artists. But he is also known for his repeated scrapes with the law. On Thursday, he'll be in a Chicago courtroom, facing 14 counts of child pornography.
May 19th, 2008 · The Supreme Court has upheld a provision of a 2003 federal law making it a crime to promote child pornography — even fake child pornography. Opponents said the law was too broad and could apply to mainstream movies that depict adolescent sex.
Dec 8th, 2007 · In 1998, former porn star Sharon Mitchell founded the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation in order to raise awareness about health issues among porn performers. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to her about keeping those in the adult-film industry safer, healthier, and happier.
Oct 30th, 2007 · The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments on a federal law barring child pornography. Challengers say the law is too broad and could interfere with protected speech.
Oct 30th, 2007 · The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about a 2003 federal law making Internet child pornography illegal. Dahlia Lithwick, with the online magazine Slate, talks about the case and whether the law is so broad that it infringes on free speech.
Oct 30th, 2007 · The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday will examine a congressional attempt to legislate against sexually explicit material on the Internet that involves children. At issue is a 2003 federal law passed after the Supreme Court struck down an earlier attempt.