HIV fear spurs call for porn production moratorium

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California-based trade group for the adult film industry is calling for a three-day production moratorium because of possible HIV exposure on an out-of-state film set.

The Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/1qDDDuZ ) says the Free Speech Coalition called for the halt on Wednesday but didn’t name the state where the film set was located.

The group’s CEO, Diane Duke, says she’s working with public health officials, the production company and the performer to investigate the incident.

An announcement is expected Friday on whether production can resume and whether performers should have additional HIV testing.

The coalition last called for an industry moratorium in August after a report that a performer tested positive for HIV. However, it lifted the two-day ban after determining the test result was a false positive.

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Information from: Los Angeles Times, http://www.latimes.com

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