![]() ![]() District Judge Sidney Fitzwater declined to force the city to book Exxxotica in 2016. They claimed Exxxotica's location at the convention center violated Dallas' longstanding sexually oriented business ordinance. ![]() ![]() The city's attorneys argued that Three Expo misled the Dallas Convention and Visitor's Bureau about the content of the convention when it was booking the site. In banning Exxxotica, the suit alleged, the city placed an undue restraint on Three Expo's constitutional right to sell porn DVDs and host bondage workshops. Handy sued the city, claiming that the convention center was a public forum. Exxotica's producer, Three Expo, and its owner J. Here's the legal backstory. Acting at the behest of Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, the Dallas City Council in February voted 8-7 to ban Exxxotica from the convention center. Three Expo Events, the company behind the Exxxotica porn convention that graced Dallas in May 2015, is again asking a federal judge to force the city to book the event at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. We can't wait to see everyone at the show!" Handy concluded.ĮXXXOTICA Dallas takes place August 7-9 at the Dallas Convention Center. “As Americans we're honored that this country protects our right to produce an event that's enjoyed by so many. Thousands of attendees are expected over the three days to have a chance to purchase products that interest them, meet their favorite stars from the adult entertainment world, enjoy stage shows and partake in seminars that have piqued their interest. In the expo's 10-year history, attendees have exercised their freedoms of expression, often with their spouses and significant others. EXXXOTICA’s opening day, billed as “Ladies Free Friday,” females have outnumbered males 2 to 1 at the show. ![]() Those with concerns about EXXXOTICA Dallas would be surprised to learn that over half of the show’s total attendance historically is made up of women and couples. EXXXOTICA, which brings between $5-7 million to the local economy, is simply a net-positive for the City of Dallas," added Handy. "The fact is, we are upstanding corporate citizens who do not engage or allow unlawful behavior at our events. We’ve worked diligently to make sure there are no unlawful activities at our events."Ĭlose to half a million consenting adults of virtually all ages and from all walks of life have experienced EXXXOTICA in areas including Chicago, Los Angeles, New Jersey/New York and South Florida. Handy continued, “Sex trafficking is a major concern in society and we are firmly on the side of those fighting it. “In every new location we face various misconceptions about what EXXXOTICA truly is.” “In the last decade we’ve produced 25 events in 6 cities, all without incident,” said J. We have produced 25 successful events that do just that, and Dallas, Texas will be no different. The EXXXOTICA Expo, since its inception in 2006, has been an event for adults to have an open and ongoing dialogue about adult topics. (DALLAS, TX – JULY 29, 2015) Yesterday, the EXXXOTICA Expo made headlines in the Dallas area after an advocacy group expressed their concerns about the event. ![]()
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