Ex-reality star Tony McCollister was arrested on charges of animal and child abuse and has been court-ordered to stay away from his dogs and minors, specifically prohibiting any sexual contact with animals or children, following his arrest in Ohio.
Russell Brand has released a video denying "serious criminal allegations" that are expected to be made against him in a Channel 4 Dispatches programme and Sunday Times report. Brand refutes the allegations, stating that his relationships were always consensual during his time in the mainstream media. He believes he is the subject of a coordinated attack and vows to investigate the matter. Brand has hosted various radio and TV programmes and gained fame through his stand-up comedy and roles in Hollywood films.
Raquan Folk, a 29-year-old man from New Jersey, has been arrested and charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree luring a child, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child via sexual conduct. He allegedly lured an 11-year-old girl off the street and into his car before driving her to a service station in a neighboring township, where she escaped and was taken to the police. Folk is currently in custody awaiting a detention hearing.
Texas lawmakers have approved a bill that would expand what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct, which drag artists fear will be used to criminalize their shows. The bill would ban real or simulated groping, real or simulated arousal, and display of a sex toy, if done in a “prurient” manner in front of a minor or on public property. Violators could face up to a year in jail, and businesses hosting performances deemed illegal could be fined $10,000 for each violation. The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.
Texas lawmakers have approved a bill that would expand what is considered an illegal public performance of sexual conduct, which drag artists fear will be used to criminalize their shows. The bill would ban real or simulated groping, real or simulated arousal, and display of a sex toy, if done in a “prurient” manner in front of a minor or on public property. Violators could face up to a year in jail, and businesses hosting performances deemed illegal could be fined $10,000 for each violation. The bill now goes to Republican Gov. Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.