6th Circut Court of Appeals rules 2257 unconstitutional..... - GoFuckYourself.com

TroubleTonya · 10-23-2007, 03:44 PM

woot! This is a possible re post since it was dropped this am. What great news.

see link for full story...

http://www.avn.com/index.cfm?objecti...19f3e81600f680

6th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules 2257 Unconstitutional
Connection Distributing Scores Landmark Victory
Posted: 10:04 AM PST Oct 23, 2007

CINCINNATTI - The United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruled today in the case of Connection Distributing Co. et. al. v. Keisler that the federal 2257 record-keeping statute is unconstitutional and overbroad.

"This is huge, huge news for the entire industry," attorney J. Michael Murray told AVN. "It means that the statute has been declared unconstitutional in its entirety, at least in the 6th Circuit. This is the result we've all been aiming for; it's a monumental victory. We've been fighting this battle for twelve long years, and this is the third time I argued the case on the 6th Circuit. Finally, we got a court to agree with us."

A sister company to Cleveland-based video distributor GVA-TWN, the now-defunct Connection published approximately a dozen swinger's magazines with personal ads containing sexually explicit photographs.

Connection originally filed suit against the government in September 1995, challenging the constitutionality of the 2257 statute on First Amendment grounds. Following a long, drawn-out series of appeals, today's ruling firmly decides the case in Connection's favor.

Three circuit judges weighed in on today's panel ruling. In the 27-page opinion, the court stated: "We conclude that the statute is overbroad and therefore violates the First Amendment, and accordingly we reverse the district court?s judgment and remand with instructions to enter summary judgment for the plaintiffs."

Murray praised Connection publisher and CEO of GVA-TWN Rondee Kamins for her persistence in pursuing the case. Kamins was one of three individual plaintiffs represented in the suit. The other two plaintiffs are anonymous individuals who sought to place explicit ads in Connection publications, arguing that the requirements of 2257 law compromised their privacy and freedom of expression.

StickyGreen · 10-23-2007, 03:46 PM

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ztik · 10-23-2007, 03:51 PM

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D · 10-23-2007, 03:56 PM

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10-23-2007, 03:44 PM	#1
TroubleTonya Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FunBrunettes Secret Lover Posts: 1,168	6th Circut Court of Appeals rules 2257 unconstitutional..... woot! This is a possible re post since it was dropped this am. What great news. see link for full story... http://www.avn.com/index.cfm?objecti...19f3e81600f680 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules 2257 Unconstitutional Connection Distributing Scores Landmark Victory Posted: 10:04 AM PST Oct 23, 2007 CINCINNATTI - The United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruled today in the case of Connection Distributing Co. et. al. v. Keisler that the federal 2257 record-keeping statute is unconstitutional and overbroad. "This is huge, huge news for the entire industry," attorney J. Michael Murray told AVN. "It means that the statute has been declared unconstitutional in its entirety, at least in the 6th Circuit. This is the result we've all been aiming for; it's a monumental victory. We've been fighting this battle for twelve long years, and this is the third time I argued the case on the 6th Circuit. Finally, we got a court to agree with us." A sister company to Cleveland-based video distributor GVA-TWN, the now-defunct Connection published approximately a dozen swinger's magazines with personal ads containing sexually explicit photographs. Connection originally filed suit against the government in September 1995, challenging the constitutionality of the 2257 statute on First Amendment grounds. Following a long, drawn-out series of appeals, today's ruling firmly decides the case in Connection's favor. Three circuit judges weighed in on today's panel ruling. In the 27-page opinion, the court stated: "We conclude that the statute is overbroad and therefore violates the First Amendment, and accordingly we reverse the district court?s judgment and remand with instructions to enter summary judgment for the plaintiffs." Murray praised Connection publisher and CEO of GVA-TWN Rondee Kamins for her persistence in pursuing the case. Kamins was one of three individual plaintiffs represented in the suit. The other two plaintiffs are anonymous individuals who sought to place explicit ads in Connection publications, arguing that the requirements of 2257 law compromised their privacy and freedom of expression. __________________ Tonya Thomas ICQ #332461141 See Who I Am At AdultWhosWho.com!

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