porn

Aug 16 2011

For Adult Industry Responsibility

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.—The Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation announced a petition drive today to get a city ordinance on the June ballot that would require porn actors to wear condoms.

“At present, animals working in film and TV productions in Los Angeles enjoy more safety and health protections than adult film performers do,” according to Michael Weinstein, president of AHF. “There are laws and state statutes to protect adult performers, but there is no real enforcement.”

Apr 29 2011

Employees on paid administrative leave

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Los Angeles Department of Transportation said today it is investigating allegations that two of its employees were involved in filming a porn movie, now circulating online, while on duty.

The department placed the two employees on paid administrative leave.

"The Department of Transportation does not condone or tolerate unacceptable or inappropriate behavior from any of our employees,'' said LADOT General Manager Amir Sedadi.

Jan 12 2011

Eviction on the loom

LA HABRA, Calif.—The head of an x-rated video company said today he would pay Nadya "Octomom'' Suleman's mortgage next month to help her avoid eviction.

"I can confirm that we have offered to pay Nadya's mortgage for the month of February,'' Steven Hirsch of Vivid Entertainment said.

"In the meantime, we will continue to do our due diligence and decide whether or not to purchase Amer Haddadin's $450,000 note,'' Hirsch added.

Brittney M. Walker  |   OW Staff Writer
Oct 7 2010

Sex. Sex. Sex. Some people can’t get enough of it, but others say the devil has manipulated the true meaning of it.

Maybe the second part is an exaggeration. Regardless, sex is a popular activity that sells billions in merchandise from movies to condoms to magical growth pills, and even erotic costumes. Sex is said to be the number one trade in the world, making thousands rich, thousands poor, and a few other thousand sick.

Brittney M. Walker  |   OW Staff Writer
Sep 2 2010

Teens choosing sex for money

It is now an unavoidable topic—Montana Fishburne sex tapes, porn career, and Playboy poses.

The girl has gone wild; others may disagree however, saying that she’s making a name for herself. Perhaps, but that name sure ain’t good. The problem is obvious, Laurence Fishburne will forever live with this sort of shame that his little girl grew up to be the sex queen of the industry.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.