Ira Isaacs
Ira Isaacs Moves On to Halfway House
Nearing an official March 8 release date, Ira Isaacs has left federal lockup in Anthony, Texas, where he spent much of the past three years, and has moved on to a halfway house in San Pedro, Calif.
Ira Isaacs to Be Released From Prison in 6 Months
Ira Isaacs, the fetish filmmaker convicted four years ago on obscenity charges by a Los Angeles jury for the mail distribution of scat and bestiality titles, is scheduled to be released from federal prison in six months.
Ira Isaacs Transferred to Texas Prison That Once Housed Max Hardcore, Rob Black
Ira Isaacs, the fetish filmmaker convicted two years ago by a Los Angeles jury, has been transferred to the same prison that once housed Rob Black and Max Hardcore.
Ira Isaacs Transferred to High-Security Prison
Fetish filmmaker Ira Isaacs, who's been serving time since July after being convicted on obscenity charges, was recently transferred to a federal penitentiary in Victorville, Calif.
Ira Isaacs Begins 4-Year Prison Sentence
Ira Isaacs has turned himself in to federal authorities to begin a four-year sentence. The fetish filmmaker reported to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Ira Isaacs Seeks to Surrender to Prison Authorities on July 12
After an unfavorable appeals court ruling, fetish filmmaker Ira Isaacs will be headed to federal prison. A July 12 surrender date has been selected.
9th Circuit Won't Rehear Ira Isaacs' Appeal
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today denied Ira Isaacs' petition to rehear his appeal over criminal obscenity convictions.
9th Circuit Affirms Ira Isaacs' Obscenity Conviction
A federal appeals court today affirmed a lower court ruling over fetish filmmaker Ira Isaacs' obscenity conviction
9th Circuit Hears Ira Isaacs' Obscenity Conviction Appeal
A federal appeals court today listened to arguments made in an appeal on behalf of convicted fetish filmmaker Ira Isaacs.
Ira Isaacs: 'I'm Doing the Right Thing'
Ira Isaacs, a fetish film distributor who has been fighting obscenity charges for seven years will be heading to court yet again March 5.
Oral Arguments Slated for Measure B, Ira Isaacs Appeals
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today gave notice to parties involved in appeals over condom ordinance Measure B and the obscenity convictions of fetish film distributor Ira Isaacs that it has calendared oral arguments in March for each of their cases.
Opening Brief Filed in Ira Isaacs' Federal Appeal
Ira Isaacs' attorney has filed his opening brief in an appeal on obscenity convictions with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
9th Circuit: Ira Isaacs to Remain Free Pending Appeal
A federal appeals court today granted Ira Isaacs' renewed motion for bail pending his appeal on obscenity convictions.
Ira Isaacs Appeals to 9th Circuit Again After Judge Orders Prison Time
Ira Isaacs' attorney re-filed a motion yesterday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the fetish filmmaker to remain free pending his appeal.
Ira Isaacs OKd for Bail Just Minutes Before He Was to Surrender
U.S. District Judge George King has given the green light for Isaacs' freedom while the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals weighs his conviction and sentencing at a future date.
Ira Isaacs' Appeal Proceeds but Prison Time Looms
The federal appeal involving the conviction and sentence of Ira Isaacs is moving forward despite the fact that the fetish filmmaker and distributor must report to the federal Bureau of Prisons to begin his 48-month sentence in less than two weeks.
Ira Isaacs Files Appeal to Have Obscenity Convictions Tossed
The attorney representing Ira Isaacs has filed an appeal on behalf of the fetish filmmaker and distributor with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ira Isaacs Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison, Fined $10K
Fetish producer and distributor Ira Isaacs on Wednesday morning was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison and fined $10,000 by U.S. District Judge George King.
Ira Isaacs Sentencing Hearing Set for Jan. 16
A new sentencing date has been set for Ira Isaacs, who was found guilty earlier this year on five counts of violating federal obscenity laws. U.S. District Judge George King has calendared Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 9:30 a.m. for his sentencing.
Ira Isaacs Won't Face 2-Level Sentencing Hike
U.S. prosecutors in the Ira Isaacs obscenity case conceded Friday they won't press "vulnerable victim" sentencing adjustments that would have raised the penalty for his obscenity convictions substantially.