Nightline: Extreme Case Dismissed
Rob Black won round one! 01/24/2005
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Studio............ABC Television R Pro
TV/Web/Mag
Reviewer..........Den
Video Quality.....Good
Minutes...........30
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Nightline did a show on Rob Black and Lizzy Borden on 08/27/2003.
My brief write-up
Background info:
Over the week-end the judge in this case dismissed all 10
charges against Extreme Associates and ruled that the
obscenity laws are unconstutional. I never say a thing
about this ruling on the national news or in the newspapers.
This will be my first exposure to the ruling.
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Chris Bury opens the show with the problem with obscenity is in the
definition. Talks about 'Violent Pornography'.
Background info on the case with the 10 charges against Rob Black
and Lizzy Borden of Extreme Associates.
Lou Sirkin. The winning lawyer. Says it is a new day and the
goverment should reconsider their positions.
Paul Fishbien said he didn't like Rob Black's movies, but said
he supports his right to make it.
Rob Black talks about the decision. It is a step in the right direction.
Patrick Trueman, lawyer. Rob, it is very positive. Lawyer
doesn't think this is a major setback for the Bush
administration. Does it give producers a new license to
produce more wilder things. Justice Scalia is quoted by
Rob Black. We make movies, just like Hollywood. Talks
about Passion of the Christ. They argue about the
violence. The right to privacy rules over the right
of obscenity. Talks about Community Standards. The
Justice Department needs to go after a wider range of
material.
Conclusion:
Rob Black won the debate and his position will prevail.
My concerns are threefold:
1> It is obscene We win this.
2> OSHA This is a 50/50.
3> Criminal Activity Government will change tactics
and send it undercover gals
and someone will be arrested
for assault!
Lou Sirkin is the true HERO!
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