TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit Monday with the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida against five EU-based adult companies for allegedly failing to require age verification before allowing access to adult content.

The companies named in the suit are WebGroup Czech Republic, which operates XVideos.com; NKL Associates, which operates XNXX.com; Sonesta Technologies, which operates BangBros.com; GGW Group, which operates GirlsGoneWild.com; and Traffic F, which operates TrafficFactory.com.

All the companies named in the suit are incorporated in the Czech Republic, though Sonesta and GGW are listed as also having affiliated entities based in Florida. 

“Multiple porn companies are flagrantly breaking Florida’s age verification law by exposing children to harmful, explicit content,” Uthmeier stated in a press release Tuesday. “We are taking legal action against these online pornographers who are willfully preying on the innocence of children for their financial gain.”

Uthmeier asserted that the companies have “openly defied” HB 3, and noted that two of the companies made no changes after his office sent them letters demanding they comply with Florida state law.

The complaint states that the AG “seeks to compel the pornographers to comply with their obligations under Florida’s age-verification law” as well as with the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) in order to “stop the unfair and deceptive business practices that the pornographers have used to build a vast and lucrative Florida user base that includes vulnerable children and adolescents.”

The complaint contends that each “knowing and intentional” violation of Florida’s AV constitutes an “unfair and deceptive trade practice” under FDUTPA.

As XBIZ reported last year, the Florida state legislature passed HB 3 in March 2024. The law includes a requirement for adult websites to verify the age of site visitors in the state. The law faced legal challenges, including by the Free Speech Coalition, but the pivotal U.S. Supreme Court ruling in FSC v. Paxton rendered those challenges moot, leading FSC to drop its suit and paving the way for full enforcement.

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DENVER — Ria Bentley is the latest guest on the “Masculine Jason — Raw and Uncensored” podcast, hosted by Jason Collins.

Part of the “Porn Star Confessions” series, the episode finds Bentley opening up about her “upbringing, her transition, her motivations for entering the industry, and the challenges faced by the trans community,” said a rep.

Bentley enthused about the experience.

“I have always looked up to Jason and his podcast for being a safe place where performers can talk in an honest and forthright manner without any kind of judgment or criticism,” she said. “Jason has always carried himself and his brand with class, and this appearance was no exception. He’s a total sweetheart, and I can’t wait for fans to listen in to our conversation.”

The episode is streaming on Spotify.

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CHICAGO — Julia James stars alongside Tad Pole in the latest release from TadpoleXStudios.

Titled “Tad Pole Fucks Pretty Babes 7,” the scene is “a scorching hot new release,” said a rep.

Studio honcho Pole enthused about his co-star.

“Julia James is an incredible performer,” he said. “I was very impressed with her energy. She knows how to have fun, and she is super hot. I really hope to shoot with her again in the future. Another amazing scene with a newbie that is becoming a fan favorite to many already.”

The release is available at AdultDVDEmpire.

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LOS ANGELES — SkyPrivate has launched a new pay-per-minute (PPM) private show option on Telegram.

The option offers a streamlined experience with no plugins or third-party software required.

“Telegram PPM has been one of our community’s top requests for years,” said SkyPrivate CCO Dragos. “Models and members have already been using Telegram to connect, so now we’re just making it easier and more seamless for them.”

For more information, visit SkyPrivate.com.

LAS VEGAS — Jessica Aaren, Wendy Raine, and Harley Love star with Sage Roux in “I’m Still in My Stepdaughter’s Body, Fuck Us Again,” the latest parody release from TeamSkeet.

The scene revolves around Love and two generations of stepmothers (Aaren and Raine) swapping bodies, exploring their new selves, and having a foursome with Aaren’s boyfriend (Roux).

“I grew up obsessed with ‘Freaky Friday,’ so getting to channel a sexy, naughty Lindsay Lohan vibe in this role was a fantasy fulfilled,” said Aaren. “I love making parodies, and bringing to life characters from the shows and movies I grew up watching makes it all so much more fun.”

Added Raine, “I was excited TeamSkeet asked me to be in this parody. It was fun to play the switch of the youngest character in my body, and I had a blast making this scene with my other fantastic scene mates.”

The scene is streaming on TeamSkeet.

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LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support is hosting a free, online event to help performers balance financial wellbeing with mental health, Aug. 18-19.

The two-day, virtual “Money & Mental Health” wellness event will be hosted by creator and mentor Char Borley and feature multiple one-hour panels and workshops per day.

On day one, Nate Mallory and Mia Lee will host “Naked Truth About Wealth: From Content Creation to Retirement” at 1 p.m. (EDT). Next, “The Price of Success: Money & Mental Health in the Adult Industry” takes place at 2 p.m. with host Tess Kilwein and panelists Austin Fiascone, Austin Ponce, Athena Bellamy, Josy Black, and Kasey Kei.

Day two includes “Beyond the Hustle: Burnout, Boundaries & Mental Health in the Adult Industry” with Malia Scott at 1 p.m.; “Adulting 101: A Tax and Finance Workshop for the Working Adult” with Duke Tax at 2 p.m.; and “Building a Life I Own: How Money Skills Set Me Free” with Red Evie at 2:45 p.m.

“Financial insecurity, banking discrimination, and the pressures of hustle culture can take a heavy emotional toll on adult industry professionals,” said Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit. “By bringing these conversations to the forefront, we hope to break stigma, offer practical resources, and provide a community of support — because financial health is mental health.”

For more information, visit PineappleSupport.org.

MONTREAL — Princess Emily has made her debut for Pure Taboo in the new thriller, “Misguiding the Counselor.”

Directed by multi-XMAs winner Ricky Greenwood, the scene stars Chad Alva and August Skye as overbearing parents who confront the school guidance counselor.

“When Dan (Alva) and Maria (Skye) confront Judith (Emily) about a confidential conversation with their daughter, she stands her ground — until they recognize her from their school days and weaponize her painful past,” the synopsis reveals. “Through emotional manipulation and sexual coercion, the parents corner Judith into an impossible decision.”

Emily enthused about the shoot.

“I had a great time on the Pure Taboo set with everyone,” she said. “It was really fun working with the super sexy August Skye and Chad Alva. I love how creative Ricky Greenwood is with his scripts, which made it more exciting. I definitely would love to do another Pure Taboo video in the future.”

“Misguiding the Counselor” is streaming on AdultTime.

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LOS ANGELES — Desiree Dulce has been named “MYLF of the Month” for August and leads a new release from MYLF.

Titled “August Spotlight: Femme Fatale Desiree Dulce Will Make You Beg for It,” Dulce and co-star Anthony Pierce show viewers precisely why she earned the honor in the scene.

“Desiree is not only as hot as she can be, but she also knows how to use her body and seduce anyone who comes her way,” said a rep. “She used to be a software engineer, but she knew the porn world wouldn’t be the same without her, and we couldn’t be more thankful for that. Her favorite position is missionary, and when you see how hard she cums when she does it, it will become yours too. If this is not enough for you, all you need to know is that she loves making her co-stars beg for it, and she knows exactly how to achieve that.”

Dulce enthused about the selection.

“Thank you for the honor of being your ‘MYLF of the Month,’ and thank you to my fans for continuing to support me through the years,” she said. “Watch me in my latest scene to see me hotter and hornier than ever.”

The scene is streaming on MYLF.

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