Live public sex shows are protected expression
On the one hand, it's pretty cool to get racy in a legal-ish blog. On the other hand, I don't want to draw the attention of ne'er-do-well search engines. But I guess it cannot be avoided: the Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that live public sex shows are protected under the Oregon Constitution.
The case came after two officers paid to see a "one-girl" show, then returned for a "two-girl" show. (Case does not spell out all of the possible shows, but you cannot help but wonder.) The officers then arrested various folks involved with the establishment for: (1) having a live public sex show, (2) promoting prostitution, (3) compelling prostitution, and (4) using a child in a display of sexual conduct (because one of the girls was under 18).
The proprietors' defense to all was (to paraphrase): "Well, yeah, we did it, but it's free speech, man." (No word on whether the proprietors had access to a medical marijuana card, but feel free to imagine it to be so.)
The court held that in Oregon, live public sex shows are constitutionally protected, so you cannot outlaw them. On the other hand, making that other stuff illegal is just fine, so the proprietors' convictions for the other charges stand. Sentencing awaits.
The case came after two officers paid to see a "one-girl" show, then returned for a "two-girl" show. (Case does not spell out all of the possible shows, but you cannot help but wonder.) The officers then arrested various folks involved with the establishment for: (1) having a live public sex show, (2) promoting prostitution, (3) compelling prostitution, and (4) using a child in a display of sexual conduct (because one of the girls was under 18).
The proprietors' defense to all was (to paraphrase): "Well, yeah, we did it, but it's free speech, man." (No word on whether the proprietors had access to a medical marijuana card, but feel free to imagine it to be so.)
The court held that in Oregon, live public sex shows are constitutionally protected, so you cannot outlaw them. On the other hand, making that other stuff illegal is just fine, so the proprietors' convictions for the other charges stand. Sentencing awaits.
posted by Derek the Great at 1:19 PM
1 Comments:
Well good, for the Oregon Supreme court. My daughter is in the exotic dancing buisness. She even works in Roseburg. Anything that helps these girls make money I'm all for.
How do you think this will change the dancing industry? facts please.
are you an advocate?
I am eagerly awaiting a reply.
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