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Draymond Green defended Atlanta’s Magic City Night on his podcast, calling strip club performances a form of art and fueling a broader debate over the NBA’s promotion of strip-club culture ahead of the Hawks’ game with the Magic. The move drew pushback from fans and players, including Luke Kornet, who urged cancellation, and support from Al Horford, highlighting a tension between the league’s wholesome image and edgier entertainment.
Executives at RCI Hospitality Holdings, which owns strip clubs across the U.S., were charged with bribing a New York official through private dances and trips to avoid over $8 million in sales taxes, leading to a 79-count indictment including conspiracy and tax fraud. The allegations detail a scheme where the company provided perks to a state auditor in exchange for favorable tax assessments and reduced penalties.
Executives at RCI Hospitality Holdings, which owns strip clubs across the US, are charged with bribing a New York official with trips and private dances to evade over $8 million in sales taxes, leading to a 79-count indictment including conspiracy and tax fraud. The company disputes the allegations, asserting they will contest the charges in court.
Executives of RCI Hospitality Holdings were charged with bribing a New York tax auditor through trips and lap dances at strip clubs to avoid paying $8 million in taxes, with evidence including emails and text messages revealing a scheme spanning from 2010 to 2024.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the indictment of RCI Hospitality Holdings and its executives for a multimillion-dollar tax fraud and bribery scheme involving illegal payments to a tax auditor to avoid over $8 million in sales taxes, with allegations of falsified records and bribery trips to Florida and Manhattan strip clubs.
Lloyd Howell Jr., the former NFL Players Association executive director, resigned amid allegations of charging union expenses for trips to strip clubs, including Magic City in Atlanta, with reports revealing $2,426 in charges and cash withdrawals, which he claimed were for player engagement events.
NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned amid controversies including expensing trips to strip clubs, conflicts of interest with a private equity role, and withholding information on arbitration rulings affecting players, highlighting issues of misconduct and transparency within the union.
NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr. resigned amid controversies including expensing trips to strip clubs, holding a conflict of interest with a private equity firm, and withholding information on an arbitration ruling, all while earning between $3.5 million and $4 million.
Lloyd Howell resigned from the NFL Players Association after reports revealed he charged expenses for visits to strip clubs, including cash withdrawals and car services, justified as 'Player Engagement Events.' The incident echoes a past misconduct at Booz Allen Hamilton, raising questions about accountability and potential federal investigation into NFLPA practices.
More than a dozen people are suing strip clubs in Tempe and Scottsdale, alleging they were drugged and defrauded of over $1 million through unauthorized credit card charges. The lawsuit claims the clubs drugged customers, stole their wallets and cellphones, and forged their signatures on credit card charges while they were unconscious. The alleged incidents occurred between October 2021 and November 2023. The clubs' attorneys deny any wrongdoing, stating that all services were signed for and that the credit card companies upheld the charges.
Nearly 20 people are suing three Arizona strip clubs, alleging that they were drugged and scammed out of $1.1 million in VIP rooms. The clubs' owner, Todd Borowsky, is accused of racketeering and conspiracy. The alleged victims claim they have little to no memory of signing contracts and incurring exorbitant charges, with some reporting emotional distress and impact on their personal lives. The Scottsdale Police Department and Maricopa County Sheriff's Office are working with the Arizona Attorney General's Office on cases against the strip joints, while the clubs' owner's attorney denies the allegations, stating that the claims are baseless.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has temporarily suspended the state's "lewd conduct law," potentially allowing strip clubs to serve alcohol. The law, which also affects LGBTQ+ venues, prohibits alcohol sales in adult entertainment venues. Advocates argue that this restriction has led to a decline in the industry and created safety concerns as patrons may drink elsewhere before entering. Efforts to change the law, including Senate Bill 6105, are underway amid ongoing challenges faced by the industry, particularly exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19.
Las Vegas strip clubs, resorts, and businesses are eagerly preparing for the upcoming Super Bowl weekend, expecting a surge in visitors from across the country. From strip clubs like Palomino and Crazy Horse offering special deals and entertainment options to mega-resorts like Resorts World and Fontainebleau gearing up for record-setting attendance, the city is abuzz with excitement. Even popular bars like Stage Door and hotels in the Fremont area are anticipating increased foot traffic and are fully staffed and prepared for the festivities.