MTV Steps Back From a Boundary on "Skins"
MTV has pulled some "Skins" scenes fearing they may violate federal
child-pornography statutes. (The cast are largely teens, 15-19.) Child
pornography is defined by the United States as any visual depiction of a
minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. In some cases, "a picture
of a naked child may constitute illegal child pornography if it is
sufficiently sexually suggestive," according to the Justice Department's
legal guidance. Anyone younger than 18 is considered to be a minor.
MTV Press release says (Skins) is "specifically designed to be viewed by adults." (Really? Come on.)
Source: New York Times
Taco Bell pulls its commercials from "Skins"
In the wake of a mounting scandal over a possible child pornography
investigation of MTV as a result of the racy new show "Skins," Taco Bell
has opted to pull all of its advertising from the program, FOXNews.com
reported.
Source: Fox News
Parent Television Council Calls for Federal Investigation Into "Skins"
One day after it was reported Viacom executives ordered producers to
tone down its racy teen drama, the Parents Television Council has
announced it's urging the Department of Justice and U.S. Senate and
House Judiciary Committees to open an investigation.