Steve Javors writes for XBiz:
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Two Ohio men who own online adult retailer MoviesByMail.com have been accused of selling obscene materials via the Internet. In a federal complaint filed June 8 and unsealed today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged the pair with one count each of selling obscene material.
The investigation into Sami and Michael Harb’s online enterprise, MoviesByMail.com, began in August when the FBI’s Adult Obscenity Task Force received a tip that the website was selling alleged obscene DVDs. In March, FBI agents placed an order for "Max Hardcore: Pure Max 18," Max Hardcore: Extreme 12" and Extreme Associates’ "Cocktails 5" and had them shipped to Utah.
Moxie writes on XPT:
I’ve pointed this out several times and it would mean practically every Gonzo produced over the past 10 years is subject to prosecution. This is pretty frightening stuff for adult content producers and Jeff seems to be correct that it is just the tip of the iceberg.
As for Republicans, I have an alternate culprit. Bill Clinton. Clinton did not prosecute any obscenity, leading people to think Gozo would be safe. Obviously, the day was bound to come when some right winger would take office and have an anti porn agenda. Clinton couldn’t be president forever afterall. He seduced producers to make harder gonzo like he seduced Monica to go deeper. At least she had a blue stained dress to show for it.