U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Mandating Age Verification on Porn Sites, Enhancing Child Protection

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Texas law mandating age verification for users accessing pornography, allowing the measure to remain in effect. In a ruling delivered on June 27, the Court voted 6-3, asserting that Texas has the right to implement such regulations to protect children from exposure to explicit material. Justice Clarence Thomas, who authored the majority opinion, emphasized that allowing minors to access sexual content online without age verification poses significant risks. He noted that unlike a retail clerk, a website operator cannot visually assess a user’s age. The ruling … Read more

Landmark Lawsuits in Kansas Target Porn Websites Over Age-Verification Failures, Aiming to Protect Minors

TOPEKA, Kansas — Four unprecedented lawsuits were filed in Kansas on Monday, aiming to hold adult websites accountable for failing to comply with state regulations that require effective age-verification systems. Currently, there are no federal mandates in place that necessitate such verification for pornography sites. The lawsuits, initiated by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) alongside a local law firm, represent a groundbreaking effort to seek legal remedies under state age-verification laws on behalf of a minor and their parent. This legal action marks the first instance in which a minor is taking advantage … Read more

EU Antitrust Regulation Paves Way for First-Ever Porn App on iPhone Platforms

Brussels, Belgium – Europe has witnessed the launch of the first pornography application for iPhones, a development spurred by the new European Union antitrust legislation aimed at promoting digital competition and breaking down barriers created by tech giants. The new app, referred to as Sinful Puzzle, marks a significant shift in how adult content can be accessed through Apple’s tightly controlled App Store system. Historically, Apple has maintained strict policies that prohibit any explicit content from inhabiting its App Store, promoting a family-friendly environment. However, the introduction of the EU’s Digital Markets Act has paved … Read more

Diplo Facing Legal Battle Over Alleged Revenge Porn, Ex-Partner Seeks $150,000 in Damages

Los Angeles, CA — Renowned DJ and music producer Thomas Wesley Pentz, known professionally as Diplo, faces allegations of distributing private explicit images without consent, according to a lawsuit filed in California Superior Court this past Thursday. The legal action, initiated by an unnamed woman who claims she was in a relationship with Diplo for six years, is seeking damages amounting to $150,000. The plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe in court documents, contends that Diplo shared sexually explicit photos and videos of her with a third party. It is asserted that these materials were … Read more