HIV Case Stops US Adult Film Production Industry

Adult film shoots across the U.S. have been put to a halt after a performer tested positive for HIV, Reuters reported. The Free Speech Coalition recommended the temporary shutdown of all adult film productions after discovering that an undisclosed actor tested positive for the virus.

Los Angeles-based Free Speech Coalition called for this shutdown after finding out about the case over the weekend . The group said further testing was needed to confirm the performer had indeed contracted the virus on the work set.

Diane Duke, executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, told Reuters that she was not aware of any companies refusing to comply with the production halt. "The industry has had a successful system of health and safety self-regulation since 1998, despite any misinformation being spread by our opponents," the trade group said.

In 2010, porn actor Derrick Burts tested positive for HIV, which also led to a temporary production stop. Until recently, many porn performers had themselves tested for HIV at a private clinic in Los Angeles, which closed in May due to bankruptcy filing, Reuters said. The Free Speech Coalition has developed a program to take its place and has been in the process of signing up performers.


Source Larry Yepez Jr

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