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#170913 - 05/31/06 06:44 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Jesus
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its more fun
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#170915 - 05/31/06 06:47 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 09/20/05
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Jesus Fucking Christ, this is serious. from www.avn.com Quote:
PHOENIX - Federal indictments charging seven counts of interstate trafficking in obscene material were reportedly unsealed today against JM Productions and its principal Jeff Steward, as well as retailer/Internet distributor Five Star Video, based in Tempe, Ariz., and what appear to be two of Five Star's principals.
-advertisement- The indictment charges that Five Star engaged in both physical and Web transportation of the video features Gag Factor 15 and 18 and American Bukkake 13, all of which were produced by JM, and Filthy Things 6, a Powersville Production distributed by JM.
Specifically, the indictment, which was handed down on May 23, charges that the Five Star Video defendants "knowingly used an interactive computer service and other facilities and means of interstate and foreign commerce to sell and distribute, to a location in Northern Virginia, obscene DVDs ... in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1465 ["Transportation of obscene matters for sale or distribution"] and (2)(a)," which allows the government to target the principals of a business. The transportation allegedly took place on Feb. 6 and 10 of this year.
The indictment also charges that those same defendants "knowingly used the United States mails to mail and deliver to a location in Northern Virginia, a DVD containing obscene matter," while another set of counts charges that those same defendants "knowingly used an express company or other common carrier for carriage in interstate commerce and delivery to a location outside of the State of Arizona, of a package which contained DVDs that are obscene."
So far, AVN has only been able to obtain information as to the first seven counts of the indictment, which consists of a total of 18 counts. Counts 8 through 14 also relate to transportation of obscene material using a common carrier, while Counts 15 through 17 charge some or all of the defendants with "Engaging in a Business of Selling or Transferring Obscene Material."
The final count, Count 18, invokes 18 U.S.C. §1467, the Criminal Forfeiture statute, which states in part, "(a) Property Subject to Criminal Forfeiture.—A person who is convicted of an offense involving obscene material under this chapter shall forfeit to the United States such person’s interest in — (1) any obscene material produced, transported, mailed, shipped, or received in violation of this chapter; (2) any property, real or personal, constituting or traceable to gross profits or other proceeds obtained from such offense; and (3) any property, real or personal, used or intended to be used to commit or to promote the commission of such offense, if the court in its discretion so determines, taking into consideration the nature, scope, and proportionality of the use of the property in the offense."
Several adult industry attorneys are reportedly already involved in the case, but so far, none have been willing to comment on the indictment.
This indictment represents the Bush administration's second major federal assault on an adult video production company, and as in the case of the first target, Extreme Associates, the government's focus has been on videos which fall somewhat outside standard adult video fare. In Gag Factor 15, for instance, Ashley Blue essays a parody of Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, where prisoners are tortured through throat-fucking, while in American Bukkake 13, Sabrina Jayde is fitted with one of those conical shields veterinarians use to keep dogs from licking their wounds, but which in this case the "Bukkake Boys" use to direct their spew so Sabrina can lick it all up.
All of the above-named videos were directed by award-winning director Jim Powers, and two, American Bukkake 13 and Gag Factor 18, received AAAA ratings, with the other two scoring just half a point lower. In addition, the Flower Tucci/Johnny Thrust scene from Gag Factor 15 was pre-nominated for Best Oral Scene. Reviews of all of the named features can be found on AVN.com.
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#170917 - 05/31/06 06:48 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 09/20/05
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its more fun
Way to support the guy who pays the bills around here, dude.
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#170918 - 05/31/06 07:04 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Pervert
Registered: 04/21/04
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Does he need bail?
Yo DB how you doing son? He dont need bail he need an anal lock. Nigga done landed hisself in a 10 to 15.
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#170921 - 05/31/06 07:13 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 09/07/05
Posts: 14160
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Can we please just keep this thread on topic? This is a pretty serious issue here.
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#170923 - 05/31/06 07:18 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Icon
Registered: 01/27/06
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I hate this Christian Conservative government we have...just like the Meese years under Raygun...bastards.
suddenly my Louie Louie post has relevance.
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#170925 - 05/31/06 07:29 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Gay For Pay
Registered: 10/04/05
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Loc: Dallas, TX
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"the government's focus has been on videos which fall somewhat outside standard adult video fare." what does that mean? Standard adult video fare. So, what they're saying is every company, director and talent in porn valley has these guide lines. The ones for standard video adult fare..... Right Is there a long list of does and don'ts...like #1) No talent shall eat cum mixed with do food.(ROB BLACK) Wow, this is outta control. Certain producers and Companies better hold onto their ass. Because it's going down....
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#170927 - 05/31/06 07:35 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Icon
Registered: 01/27/06
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Loc: Jaundice Town
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perhaps they thought the Ashley Abu Graib stuff was imposing on their Copywritten material... this plays into keeping their Christian-Fundi base happy
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#170928 - 05/31/06 07:45 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Gay For Pay
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looks like all the counts are against five star, not JM, does five star run the JM store?
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#170929 - 05/31/06 07:55 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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AC Cream Wannabe
Registered: 04/14/06
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I was in the Valley today and almost dropped in to say hi to the crew...I think my timing would have sucked pretty bad. Hang in there Tony, Jeff, Jim etc., these fascist motherfuckers must be stopped!!!
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#170930 - 05/31/06 08:00 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 11/02/05
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Can someone at JM set the story straight? Jeff? Tony?
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#170931 - 05/31/06 08:02 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 12/03/03
Posts: 255
Loc: DoodyVille
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looks like all the counts are against five star, not JM, does five star run the JM store?
...Federal indictments charging seven counts of interstate trafficking in obscene material were reportedly unsealed today against JM Productions and its principal Jeff Steward, as well as retailer/Internet distributor Five Star Video...
They were both indicted, Jim.
This fuckin blows. Best of luck to JM and the crew. I hate George Bush with a passion. Fight it, you'll win. But you'll be broke. Goddamn Christian cocksucking motherfucking shit-eating cunts.
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#170932 - 05/31/06 08:08 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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AC Cream Wannabe
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#170933 - 05/31/06 08:23 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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AC Cream Wannabe
Registered: 01/18/06
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was it a sting?
doesn't the government have better things to do like stopping WWIII?
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#170934 - 05/31/06 08:31 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Rob Black's Crack Pipe
Registered: 08/06/05
Posts: 147
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This is a pretty serious issue here.
Any attack against the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights is about as serious as it gets; I look forward to seeing the defendants exonerated, and the fascist plaintiffs put in their place as traitors against this country.
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#170936 - 05/31/06 08:41 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 01/19/04
Posts: 249
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Stop the Nazis! Free Jeff Steward!
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#170937 - 05/31/06 08:42 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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AC Cream Wannabe
Registered: 01/02/04
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This is a pretty serious issue here.
Any attack against the 1st Amendment of the Bill of Rights is about as serious as it gets; I look forward to seeing the defendants exonerated, and fascist plaintiffs put in their place as traitors against this country.
Well the Supreme Court has ruled that the freedom of speach does not protect obsenity. The question then becomes one of community standards. That is why kiddie porn is not protected.
I am troubled by this. They go after the porn that they think is the very worst and that people will think that is ok. That will then give them precedent to go after all porn.
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#170938 - 05/31/06 08:55 PM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 11/02/05
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So will Avn and the Free Speech Coalition get behind Jeff or will they say "He's that 'Donkey Punch' guy. Porn we don't like should be censored."
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#170946 - 06/01/06 03:38 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Registered: 10/21/05
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Alberto Gonzalez Best wishes to Jeff and all the JM crew, time for AVN and the FSC to get onside and get behind our man here and ensure that America's piss-poor excuse for a Government doesn't score any sort of victory in this one. Right Wing pudwhackers like the current Attorney General are bigger threats to the American way of life than Osama Bin Laden and Al Quaida will ever be... On the bright side...I sincerely hope those titles involved start to sell again in a very big way given all the extra publicity. Hell, it's your patriotic duty as an American to own them now, goddammit!
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#170947 - 06/01/06 04:21 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Jesus
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best wishes to jeff.
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#170948 - 06/01/06 04:55 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Bukkake Boy
Registered: 01/26/06
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Alberto Gonzales is the guy who got the Torture Is Okay Memo set up for the White House. I expect the FBI to use electric shock, duress positions, and testicle eating canines on Jeff's Friends and Family.
Don't forget they're recording all your phone calls.
America land of the [Censored] and home of the [Censored].
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#170951 - 06/01/06 05:37 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 08/09/06
Posts: 9113
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Everyone here needs to say a few words of thanks to the government:
Thank you for allowing that serial murderer to roam free. Thank you for not putting your full effort into catching those bank robbers. Last but not least thank you for completely wasting our tax money on shit like this.
amen
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#170953 - 06/01/06 06:11 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 08/09/06
Posts: 9113
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Here is what ADT has to say: ADT speaks out It doesn't even appear to be locked (yet). I guess Kami is happy about anything that keeps the cops away from her meth dealers. Quote:
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Quasarman wrote: Your tax dollars at work.
kami wrote: finally my money goes for something I approve of
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#170954 - 06/01/06 06:18 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Bukkake Boy
Registered: 01/26/06
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Everyone here needs to say a few words of thanks to the government:
Thank you for allowing that serial murderer to roam free. Thank you for not putting your full effort into catching those bank robbers. Last but not least thank you for completely wasting our tax money on shit like this.
amen
Thank you for invading Iraq which had nothing to do with 9/11 and for not Capturing Osama Bin Laden and allowing the Taliban to regain strength in Afghanistan while our soldiers are tied down in Iraq.
Thank you for putting 40 Oil Executives in positions of Authority in the Government so we could enjoy $3.00 a Gallon Gasoline.
Thank you for outsourcing U.S. Port Security to Chinese Companies.
Thank you for borrowing $5 billion a Month from China.
Thank you for a record $9 trillion (and still growing) national debt.
Thank you for Torture and Wiretapping, and Abu Ghraib and Haditha, and Scooter Libby and Karl Rove.
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#170955 - 06/01/06 06:40 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 12/01/05
Posts: 278
Loc: Indiana
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Fight it, you'll win. But you'll be broke.
That's the catch. Right, wrong, or indifferent, I am thinking it will cost 100's of 1000's to defend against it.
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#170956 - 06/01/06 07:45 AM
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 01/02/05
Posts: 5750
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Fight it, you'll win. But you'll be broke. That's the catch. Right, wrong, or indifferent, I am thinking it will cost 100's of 1000's to defend against it.
Sadly, there is much truth to this statement...the Govt often attempts, with varying degrees of severity, to simply steamroll or intimidate you into settling, copping a plea or packing up. I have, and am, actually, experiencing this first hand with the IRS. The typical govt agency/bureacracy is FULL of a lot of the average and miserable people who could NOT make it in mainstream society or in the private sector. Add to it the ridiculous and FAKE ideological fervor that Bush and Albert seem to be bringing here, and this indeed will cost a lot of $$$$.
Several things:
1) Porn, if the industry had ANY virtue and good will just towards ITSELF, would have a legal defense fund to help any member in times like these. It also presents a united front, and does, even in a small way, further legitimize in everyone's eyes the whole concept of Porn as a business protected by the constitution...
2) Regarding the cops and how they do shit....In the Legend experience recounted above, 30 cops at Jeff's house sounds about right. You see, cops are bored much of the time, except the patrol guys. So, probably about 3 days before the Legend Raid, word went out around the division that "Hey we are going to raid a Porn Producer! Who wants to go? We might see some really FUCED up shit, maybe some hott skanks fucking right when we move in...." etc. You get the idea. 30!!!! WTF....
3) All first amendment debate aside, though, porn DOES need to stop and look at what it is doing. I am just sayin'....there's sexy, arousing....and then there is stuff that you are producing MERELY because you think you have the right to produce it and therefore should, or just to say "You did it, or did it first."
But I will get bombed/stoned in JM's honor today....
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#170957 - 06/01/06 08:37 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 01/19/04
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I believe it was about six months ago that I said on this board that a company we knew well would get popped on a federal obscenity charge. A lot of people knew this was coming.
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#170961 - 06/01/06 09:17 AM
Re: Jeff Steward indicted
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ADT regular
Registered: 07/20/04
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What I mean is that I don't think any interstate commerce charges have ever included the method of delivery reading like this -
The indictment charges that Five Star engaged in both physical and Web transportation of the video features Gag Factor 15 and 18 and American Bukkake 13, all of which were produced by JM, and Filthy Things 6, a Powersville Production distributed by JM.
Specifically, the indictment, which was handed down on May 23, charges that the Five Star Video defendants "knowingly used an interactive computer service and other facilities and means of interstate and foreign commerce to sell and distribute, to a location in Northern Virginia, obscene DVDs ... in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1465 ["Transportation of obscene matters for sale or distribution"] and (2)(a)," which allows the government to target the principals of a business. The transportation allegedly took place on Feb. 6 and 10 of this year.
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