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[Boogie]

http://xbiz.com/news_piece.php?id=9249


DENVER — The Free Speech Coalition entered into an agreement Thursday with the Justice Department to delay enforcement of re-issued federal record-keeping and labeling requirements for FSC members.
U.S. District Court Judge Walker D. Miller signed the order after the FSC and Justice Department officials struck an 11th hour deal Wednesday afternoon.

A U.S. Attorneys Office source told XBiz that the parties will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on Aug. 8.

Under the deal with the Justice Department, authorities won’t conduct any inspections or pursue any claims to FSC members, but the government reserves the right to inspect and prosecute anyone who is not a plaintiff or FSC member.

According to the stipulation, the Justice Department will choose a special master who will then check the entity’s name against a sealed and confidential FSC membership list. The special master will be appointed by the court, with the consent of the parties, and will be under a specific obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the FSC membership list.

A master list of members will be submitted to the special master on Wednesday, June 29, and will include all FSC members as of 2 p.m. (PST) on Saturday.


I hate to be quoting this here cause it almost sounds like complete BS. but ....

FSC sounds pretty crooked when shit like this happens. :(

[Useless]

FSC sounds pretty crooked when shit like this happens. :(Crooked is as crooked does.

OJ Simpson, Michael Jackson, & FSC members. Money buys innocence.

[guitar riff]

First of all the gov or any real judge wouldnt agree to it . they know its has discrimination written all over it.

[AliMeBitch]

Wow, that really sucks, all I have to say is im damn glad im in canada :D

[plateman]

I agree a ploy to make the people who didnt join the FSC want to kick themselfs in the ass and to join the next time... I think its crooked and a crock of shit a private deal my ass..

[MadMax]

Here's a more complete story:
http://www.avnonline.com/index.php?Primary_Navigation=Web_Exclusive_News&Action=View_Article&Content_ID=231539

DENVER - The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today a stipulation between the parties in Free Speech Coalition et al v. Alberto Gonzales, under which the U.S. Department of Justice agrees that the regulations relating to the federal record-keeping and labeling law, 18 U.S.C. §2257, will not be enforced against plaintiffs and all FSC members until September 7, 2005.

The U.S. District Court in Denver will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on August 8, 2005, after which the judge will determine whether to issue a further injunction.

Specifically, the DOJ will not conduct any inspections or pursue any claims with regard to the plaintiffs and their members, but reserves the right to inspect and prosecute anyone who is not a plaintiff or FSC member.

According to the stipulation, agreed to and issued as an order of the Court today, the DOJ, will submit any entity it intends to inspect to a Special Master who will then check the entity’s name against a sealed and confidential FSC membership list. The Special Master will be appointed by the Court, with the consent of the parties, and will be under a specific obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the FSC membership list.

A master list of members will be submitted to the Special Master on Wednesday June 29, 2005, and will include all FSC members as of 2:00 p.m. PST, Saturday June 25, 2005.

At no time will the DOJ have direct access to the FSC membership list, which will remain under seal.

All FSC members should advise the FSC office of all of their dbas by Monday, June 27, 2005, so that the master list will be as complete as possible.

On behalf of the entire adult entertainment industry, the FSC acknowledges the bravery and integrity of our co-plaintiffs, New Beginnings and Dave Cummings. We trust that the industry appreciates their willingness to take on the fight for justice on behalf of all of us.

The FSC also expresses appreciation to our extraordinary legal team: H. Louis Sirkin, Paul Cambria, Art Schwartz, Jennifer Kingsley, Roger Wilcox, Michael Gross, Barry Covert and Michael Deal. Special acknowledgement also to Michael Murray, whose agreement with the DoJ in the Connections Magazine case in Cleveland, Ohio, laid the groundwork for this agreement.

Over the course of the next few months, there will be continuing proceedings, including discovery, that culminate with the August 8, 2005 preliminary injunction hearing. While we remain optimistic regarding our ultimate success in the litigation, the FSC encourages everyone to try to comply with the law to the extent that it is possible.

Any questions can be emailed either to execdir@freespeechcoalition.com or mlfreridge@hotmail.com. Please be patient. We ask that people not both call and email, as we will respond as soon as possible to all inquiries.

[Toby]

That is just plain pathetic. The FSC claims to be the advocate for the entire Adult Entertainment Industry yet they make an agreement with the DOJ that leaves all but a fraction of the industry fully exposed.

[Useless]

the FSC acknowledges the bravery and integrity of our co-plaintiffs, New Beginnings and Dave Cummings. We trust that the industry appreciates their willingness to take on the fight for justice on behalf of all of us.Ha! I needed a good laugh.

[guitar riff]

I smell extortion charges brewing maybe thats why they want a master list

[koolkat]

On behalf of the entire adult entertainment industry, the FSC acknowledges the bravery and integrity of our co-plaintiffs, New Beginnings and Dave Cummings. We trust that the industry appreciates their willingness to take on the fight for justice on behalf of all of us.On behalf of the entire adult entertainment industry... would that be "everyone", or just the paying FSC members? Fuck those cock suckers!

[Agent]

As a Canadian, im confused as fuck. Sponsors are saying pull, pull, pull, go soft, or keep on trucking. I have no fucking clue. I took a day off today to read a book. My fucking head is going to explode.

[Wenchy]

Total and complete bullshit. I am stunned that the DOJ even agreed to such a far-flung "agreement". I'm even more stunned that the FSC proposed such an agreement after stating in public that they "represent the adult entertainment industry".

<uncharacteristic rant>
Newsflash FSC guys... the adult entertainment industry stretches far beyond the reach of FSC's membership base, and what's good for one should damned well be good for all. Fuck your inflated membership prices! I find it rather ironic that the word "free" is in your name, but you don't seem to understand the basic concept of the word. From where I'm sitting, you are suggesting that American WMs should pay a hefty price for our constitutionally-granted rights to privacy and commerce or be treated like pond scum... in other words, it's blatantly all about the bling.

Can anyone say "discrimination"? Better yet, can anyone say "profit margin"? I knew you could |angry|
</uncharacteristic rant>

You are now returned to your regularly-scheduled programming.

[guitar riff]

Better word is Extortion makes me wonder if thats what the DOJ wants let the members come on in and thats more charges for them to hammer down FSC's throat with extortion or unethical business practices. Im pretty sure the DOJ is still pissed about sundance Vs. Reno

[Certifiedbitch]

that's indeed all BS!

[madleinx]

Extortion. |angry|

I am grateful that the FSC is challenging the regulations. But the deceptive marketing and fear-mongering have got to go!

[Rocco]

how could a jugde agree to this? USA=BanaRepublic?? noooh, don't let this happen: fight 2257!!!!