During the 1990s, Hustler magazine's founder Larry Flynt was known for creating provocative publications that pushed boundaries with graphic depictions of sex and nudity. He also launched successful...
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The 1995 New York City Subway Ad Rejection - Hustler's Attempt To Place Provocative Ads In Subway Stations
In 1995, the publisher Larry Flynt attempted to place provocative advertisements in New...
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The US government passed the Communications Decency Act (CDA) in 1996, which aimed at restricting indecent material online. This law had a significant impact on the adult entertainment industry,...
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: Hustler magazine stands up to censorship: a look back at the legal battle that changed internet regulations
In 1997, Australia instituted an import ban on Hustler magazine due to its perceived violation of national obscenity laws. This created a lucrative black market, where stores and buyers found ways...
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The 1987 Florida Obscenity Crackdown, In 1987, Florida authorities intensified raids on retailers selling Hustler, citing a new, stricter obscenity law. Stores faced fines and magazine seizures,...
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The Hustler Controversy in South Africa (1990s)
During the early 1990s, Hustler magazine faced import bans in South Africa. Conservative social policies prohibited the publication's distribution...
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The Hustler Backlash in Germany (1990s)
Hustler magazine is an American pornographic magazine founded by Larry Flynt in 1974. It has been known for its provocative content, which includes explicit...
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The Hustler Slave Auction Controversy
In the late 1980s, Hustler organized a provocative charity event called the "Slave Auction," where women were "auctioned" off in a staged scenario intended as...
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Several states across the United States have enacted laws prohibiting Hustler magazine from being sold or distributed near schools due to concerns about children's exposure to its "objectionable"...
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: How legal battles over sexual magazines shape censorship in public spaces
The Hustler v. Falwell Libel Case (1988) was one of the most famous lawsuits related to Hustler magazine, where televangelist Jerry Falwell sued the publication for publishing a satirical piece that...
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