WASHINGTON — Several national publications reported this week on widespread concern among Free Speech advocates after U.S. Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas repeatedly invoked during a hearing the infamous segregation-era law the Comstock Act, which was the cornerstone of U.S. censorship of sexual material from the 1870s until the 1970s.

With headlines like “Alito and Thomas kept bringing up Comstock. That scared abortion rights supporters” (Washington Post), “Fears grow over Comstock Act, Justices Thomas, Alito” (The Hill), “Two Supreme Court Justices Favor Zombie Law From 1873 to Ban Abortion — Justices Alito and Thomas just lent credibility to the Christian right’s attempt to revive the Comstock Act” (The National Review), the articles highlight worries about the dormant statute, which has never been formally repealed even though it has been rarely enforced in the modern era.

Alito and Clarence Thomas repeatedly invoked the Comstock Act on Tuesday during arguments about access to the abortion drug mifepristone, “pressing lawyers about whether the 1873 federal law should apply to abortion drugs sent through the mail today,” the Washington Post reported. “Alito rejected the Biden administration’s argument that the law is obsolete — it has not been applied in nearly a century — with the conservative justice insisting that Food and Drug Administration officials should have accounted for the law when expanding access to mifepristone by mail in 2021.”

University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman told the Post, “When you hear the justices asking repeated questions, it’s definitely something that they are interested in,” and “outlandish” to propose that the Victorian-era Comstock Act should be enforced in 2024.

The Hill noted that Alito argued, the Comstock Act is not “a complicated, obscure law,” adding that “the 151-year-old law,  banned the mailing of materials that were deemed ‘obscene, lewd, [or] lascivious,’ which included things such as contraception, abortion drugs and pornography.”

Legal experts like Litman, The Hill explained, “are concerned either Thomas or Alito — or both — could write a Comstock-focused opinion arguing the law is viable. Such an opinion could embolden a future GOP administration and anti-abortion groups to continue pressing forward with plans to enforce the Comstock Act in ways it hasn’t been enforced before.”

The National Review offered context on why the Comstock Act is being revived by the two of the Court’s most staunch conservative ideologues.

“Anti-abortion groups in recent years have repeatedly raised the issue of whether the Comstock Act implicitly outlaws the mailing of abortion medication in its blanket ban on the mailing of ‘obscene’ materials,” the National Review explained, adding that the U.S.’ most notorious 19th-century morality law “is named for an anti-vice crusader who, in 1915, in the middle of a trial based on the law, died and was mocked over his anti-obscenity ‘crusade’ on the front page of The New York Times.”

Mar 28, 2024 4:25 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES — Bambi Barton has signed with Invision Models for exclusive representation.

“I am grateful beyond measure to embark on this journey with Invision Models,” said Barton. “My heart is bursting with joy and appreciation for this amazing opportunity. To my wonderful fans, you mean everything to me. Let’s walk this path together, spreading beauty wherever we go. Here’s to a future filled with gratitude and endless possibilities, all thanks to you, my fans.”

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Mar 28, 2024 4:23 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS — Fitwife Jewels will drop the new orgy clip “The Hotwife Tour Atlanta Orgy The Director’s Cut” to her OnlyFans on Friday.

The clip features Jewels with Andie Anderson, Krystal Davis, Sweet Vickie and Sadie Andrews, among others.

“This epic production looks to be the biggest release yet in the world of hotwives touring the country, indulging in the lifestyle and capturing every nasty moment on video for your viewing pleasure,” said a rep.

Jewels enthused about the clip.

“A beautiful group of ladies who saw potential in my uncertain eyes invited me into their slut sister family,” she said. “I’m truly grateful as they taught me so much of what it means to be a liberated sexual woman in a society that frowns upon it.

“I was extremely overwhelmed by the thought of 20+ men in an orgy setting,” Jewels added. “My first time, I made a deal with one of the guys that I would go straight to him when it started. After that initial introduction, it felt so natural. There’s a mutual mindset of pleasure and enjoyment amongst all who are present. No shame or judgment resides in your mind — just the sexual euphoria one experiences with your entire body.”

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Mar 28, 2024 4:20 PM PDT

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Brandi Love has dropped a new clip on her OnlyFans.

It features her in a POV hardcore scenario.

“This is as real as it gets,” Love said. “You got me so turned on that I had to jump the first cock I saw. Lucky for me my husband was ready to take care of business. I couldn’t wait to get that thick dick inside of me and get off.”

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Mar 28, 2024 4:15 PM PDT

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Cruel Reell has partnered with Telegram Messenger to launch an AI clone bot.

“Released a little over a week ago, Cruel Reell released her own AI clone for Telegram Messenger,” said a rep. “Like any good mistress, she trained her clone for almost six months to replicate her personality and voice in both English and German. Her AI clone presents a very dominant, mean and humiliating girlfriend experience — just like the real thing.

“Reell also tested it on her slaves, and they got boners from the AI clone,” the rep added. “Reell’s AI clone can send pictures and videos, and users can also send photos and videos and get a reaction; the clone always answers in Reell’s voice, and users can send their voices too.”

Reell enthused about the launch.

“It’s so much like me that you’ll get addicted to my AI clone,” she said. “I have so much going on, and this frees up my time. Check it out for yourself.”

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CHICAGO — FansFuel has acquired creator account management tool Fanwire.

As a result of the merger, the Fanwire platform will be officially closed after March 31. Current Fanwire creators can sign up for a free FansFuel account through the end of April.

A FansFuel rep said the acquisition aims to cement the company’s standing with models and agencies who monetize content on OnlyFans, and with affiliates and who are looking to drive traffic to creators and share in the revenue.

FansFuel Director Sam Rakowski said, “Fanwire and Fansfuel have had a similar mission and platform in the creator space for some time, so when the opportunity arose to make this acquisition and merge our creators and tech, we knew it made perfect sense.” 

For more information, visit FansFuel.com.

LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support has appointed veteran performer and content creator Kasey Kei as its latest brand ambassador.

Kai joins 10 other ambassadors, including Finny Fox and Erika Love, in representing the organization.

Kei, a rep noted, “will act as a respected and impartial point of contact in the industry, extending Pineapple Support’s reach among performers and guiding any performers who want to connect with the organization’s support services.”

“I’m so excited about the opportunity to join Pineapple Support as an ambassador because mental health is something that resonates deeply in my own life,” said Kei. “Pineapple Support has created a much-needed space to provide accessible mental health care when we need it most, especially for those within the sex worker community, and I’m excited to help contribute to breaking down barriers and prioritizing mental well-being for everyone.”

Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit enthused, “We’re excited to welcome Kasey Kei to our ambassador team, to help represent the organization within the wider adult community. Kasey isn’t just a popular creator, she’s also an enthusiastic advocate for mental health awareness. We’re grateful to her for using her platform to promote mental wellness.”

For more information or to join the Pineapple United membership club, visit PineappleSupport.org.

[Update, Thursday, March 28, 10:50 a.m.: A previous version of this story misstated the vote tally and scope of opposition to LB 1092 among Democrats and Independents in the Nebraska Legislature. This update clarifies those points, and also includes post-publication remarks by state Sen. Megan Hunt.]

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature has given first-round approval to LB 1092, the state’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.

The Legislature voted 30-1 in favor of the bill with new amendments, with strong Republican support and only Democratic Sen. Carol Blood voting against it.

Twelve other legislators, mostly Democrats, were present but did not vote, a strategic procedural move intended to ultimately defeat the bill, Legislature sources noted.

Nebraska state Sen. Megan Hunt, an Independent who describes herself as “a longstanding and quite public supporter of sex workers and sex positivity,” told XBIZ, “There are many reasons to vote ‘present not voting’ instead of a hard no on the first round of debate. It has to do with relationships and preserving the political capital that we need to get other things done this session, such as blocking a crisis pregnancy center bill, blocking a bill to ban trans people from bathrooms coming up next week, etc. All of these votes exist in a bigger picture.” 

Hunt added that there could be two more rounds of debate, or LB 1092 may not come back up for discussion, The bill moved to a possible second-round on Wednesday on a 31-0 vote.

The bill must now get second- and third-round approval in the Legislature before it can be sent to Gov. Jim Pillen for his signature, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

As XBIZ reported, State Sen. Dave Murman, the Republican legislator behind the bill, has asserted that the bill aims not only to shield minors from adult content but also to “protect women.”

Murman also confirmed that LB 1092 is explicitly modeled after similar legislation passed in Utah, Louisiana and Arkansas, which he called “successful.”

“We’re not trying to do something new here,” Murman said. “We’re trying to do what’s been done in other states.”

Murman has also stated that he would prefer to institute a total ban on adult websites, but that he couldn’t do that “for constitutional reasons.”

LB 1092 would “require adult websites, or third-party companies they contract, to verify that users attempting to access the sites are at least 18 years old through a ‘reasonable age verification method,’ which could include a photo ID or driver’s license or other documentation — such as a credit card statement — that could serve as ‘a reliable proxy for age,’” the Lincoln Journal Star reported.

Lawmakers also amended the bill on Wednesday “to narrow the scope of the age verification requirement to apply only to websites where ‘more than one-third of the total material’ published is ‘harmful,’” the report noted.

During the four-hour debate about LB 1092, Murman attempted to link adult content with violence and mental illness.

Staunchly opposing LB 1092 during the debate, Sen. Blood repeatedly labeled LB 1092 as “a bad bill,” cautioning her colleagues, “Today, you’re gonna pass a bill celebrating how you made it harder for kids to get to paid porn sites while opening up a giant door allowing Nebraskans who are adults to have their data stolen. You forget that most online porn is free, and even available on sites like Twitter.”

Democratic Sen. John Cavanaugh of Omaha told the Legislature that while the prospect of an age verification bill driving Pornhub out of Nebraska, as similar bills have done in other states, may “sound great,” nevertheless “putting up regulations that act effectively as a ban is problematic.”

“You’re like, ‘Oh, well, the smut peddlers are gone,’” Cavanaugh said. “But the problem with freedom of speech (and) expression is that we have to protect everyone’s right to speak and to express themselves — even the ones we don’t like.” 

By contrast, Murman only seemed encouraged by the fact that the site he called “The Pornhub” has pulled out of several states. 

“So, apparently, it’s working,” he declared.

Main Image: Nebraska State Sen. Dave Murman (R)

LOS ANGELES — Eva Maxim and Katrina Colt star with Vince Karter in 2021 XBIZ Europas Female Performer of the Year Cherry Kiss’ “Cumming to L.A.,” from Evil Angel.

“Sporting SoCal shades, XXX star Vince Karter drives his convertible up to Cherry Kiss’ new home in the hills above Los Angeles,” the synopsis reveals. “Gorgeous drone shots show the picturesque landscape around the luxurious property, where beautiful, award-winning international performer and director Cherry has created ‘Cumming To L.A.’ In four scenes, Cherry demonstrates the volcanic sexual strength that made her a European phenom.”

Kiss enthused about moving to L.A. at the same time as Karter.

“It was a big dream to come here,” she said. “Since we work a lot, we don’t see each other.” 

She also praised her other co-stars.

“I explained to Katrina about European performers, because we are very free and crazy and kinky and hardcore,” she said, adding of Maxim, “What is my fetish? It is transsexual. I always wanted to try that, and the first time I tried it is in this movie.”

“Cumming to L.A.” is available on VOD and DVD from EvilAngelVideo; all four scenes are streaming on EvilAngel.

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