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FSC/PASS Releases Update on Porn Moratorium

The Free Speech Coalition on Wednesday released an update on the current moratorium on shooting porn productions.

Free Speech Coalition Lifts Moratorium on Adult Productions

The Free Speech Coalition announced late Tuesday that the moratorium on adult filming has been lifted.

FSC: Moratorium Remains in Effect

The Free Speech Coalition announced Tuesday morning that the industry-wide moratorium on shooting as a result of last week's confirmation of an HIV-positive case, is still in effect.

Confirmatory Tests Returned: Cameron Bay Tests Positive for HIV

The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement late Thursday confirming adult performer Cameron Bay as HIV positive.

ATMLA Owner Mark Schechter Releases Statement Regarding HIV Case

Mark Schechter, owner of ATMLA, on Thursday released an official statement regarding the possible HIV case involving one of the performers on his roster.

FSC on HIV Case: 'No Indication of On-Set Transmission'

Free Speech Coalition issued a statement late Wednesday night regarding an adult performer testing positive for HIV this week, noting there is "no indication of on-set transmission."

APHSS Works to Identify ‘First Generation’ of Scene Partners of HIV-Positive Performer

Diane Duke, CEO of Free Speech Coalition which administers Adult Production Health & Safety Services, said Wednesday afternoon that APHSS was in the process of identifying the “first generation” of scene partners of the performer who tested HIV positive.

APHSS Announces New Protocols for Performer Testing

Adult Production Health & Safety Services (APHSS) has announced that beginning on Monday, additional tests will be added to the regular STD testing panels for adult performers.

Lisa Ann: Male Performer Tested Positive for Hepatitis

A veteran male performer may have recently worked in porn scenes despite testing positive for hepatitis, adult film star Lisa Ann told XBIZ Sunday night.

APHSS Reports Male Performer Retests 'Negative' for Syphilis

Free Speech Coalition's Adult Performer Health and Safety Services (APHSS) on Thursday announced that the results from two separate confirmatory tests on the male performer thought to have possibly contracted syphilis have come back negative.

FSC Addresses Possible Syphilis Case

Free Speech Coalition's Adult Performer Health and Safety Services (APHSS) issued a statement late Monday addressing rumors of a new syphilis positive performer in the adult industry.

Porn Star Bowling Fundraiser Adds More Sponsors, Talent

The Porn Star Bowling Fundraiser scheduled for July 28 is nearly two-thirds sold out, while additional sponsors and stars have committed to the event.

FSC Bowling Fundraiser Adds Models, Top Companies

The Free Speech Coalition announced today that the Porn Star Bowling fundraiser to be held July 28, at Corbin Bowl in Tarzana, Cailf., has added a number of models to the guest list, as well as some of the adult industry’s top companies as sponsors for the night’s festivities.

2257 Trial: Digital Audio Recordings Released

XBIZ is pleased to make available audio recordings of the recent trial over federal record-keeping act 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.

FBI Agents Describe Inspections at 2257 Trial

Two of the FBI agents who conducted inspections for the FBI’s 2257 unit in 2007, Charles Joyner and Stephen Lawrence, both testified on behalf of the Department of Justice during the sixth day of the Free Speech Coalition vs. Holder trial.

Nina Hartley, Others Testify on Day 3 of FSC vs. Holder

Veteran adult film star Nina Hartley was among the witnesses who testified on behalf of the Free Speech Coalition and 16 other plaintiffs in the third day of the trial for Free Speech Coalition vs. Eric Holder.

AB 332 Shelved in Appropriations Committee

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee shelved Assembly Bill 332 for the year, leaving the bill on the suspense file.

AB 332's Next Hearing Slated for Friday

Assembly Bill 332 will be heard for a third time before the Assembly Appropriations Committee this Friday at the state Capitol.

Camarillo Extends Moratorium on Porn Shoots

The Camarillo City Council voted on Wednesday to extend the moratorium on the production of pornographic films in its city limits to mid-March of next year.

AB 332 Opponents, Supporters Debate Costs

Opponents and proponents of Assembly Bill AB 332 have released very different estimates of what AB 332 will cost the state of California, both in its legislative process and potential enforcement.