sotuchick Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- A veteran porn actress on Wednesday became the fifth adult film performer in Los Angeles to test positive for HIV since an industrywide quarantine went into effect last month to stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus, an industry health care official said.The actress was one of 14 performers who worked directly with actor Darren James, a longtime porn performer who is believed to be the source of the outbreak.The latest diagnosis marks the largest outbreak of the AIDS virus in Southern California's porn industry in six years.The AIDS scare has prompted a virtual shutdown of adult film production in recent weeks and raised the prospect of tighter regulation on an industry, which has long thrived on Hollywood's fringes in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles.James may have contracted the virus while filming in Brazil on a "non-condom" set in March and has passed it to at least three of his co-stars, said Sharon Mitchell, who runs the HIV screening program for the Adult Industry Medical Foundation.The woman's name was not made public but Mitchell described her as "an actress working in the industry for several years.""She had a good head on her shoulders and was well prepared for this diagnosis," said Mitchell, a former porn actress with a doctorate in public health. "She did realize that HIV was an occupational hazard."The woman was one of about 50 porn actors under a 60-day quarantine because they had worked directly with James or with the women who had onscreen sex with him after his suspected exposure to the HIV virus.The partners of the latest actress to test HIV-positive have already tested negative once, but will be monitored for another 30 days to ensure that they are not carrying the disease, Mitchell said."This is the benefit of containment," Mitchell said. "They haven't been out working. They have been under quarantine."In an unrelated case, a transsexual porn actress whose stage name is Jennifer tested positive for HIV on Tuesday. Her only two partners returned negative tests on Wednesday, indicating the virus had spread no further, Mitchell said.Mitchell has advocated a moratorium on filming until the quarantine is lifted on June 8 but not all of the 200 or so production companies that comprise the multibillion-dollar industry have complied.She said the last major outbreak of AIDS in the industry, which employs about 1,200 actors, occurred in 1998 when six people tested positive for HIV. There was an additional case the following year and none since then until James tested positive for the virus in mid-April.The latest HIV outbreak prompted calls for unprecedented inspection of film shoots and mandatory condom use -- proposals that critics said would drive the industry underground or out of state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nSyNcBaBy Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 what r u supposed to say to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbell25678 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 if your gonna do stupid stuff like that you have to expect consequences... These people are ignorant not to protect themselves.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgym Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 Im not surprised. Something like this was bound to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfqtipie Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 Being in the porn industry is risky enough. But to not use protection is just plain stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotuchick Posted May 6 Author Report Share Posted May 6 I totally agree w/ all of you guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocfgs Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 what r u supposed to say to that?Sux for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppertree10 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 agreed. I like how the doctor said in the article that "she had a good head on her shoulders and was prepared for the consequences." Do you really have a good head on your shoulders if you're having unprotected sex with a porn star? Come on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliptoniaaa Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 hopefully this will make them realize that there needs to be some type of stricter regulations in this profession!!!!!!!!!!! but it really does suck, for all involved!!!!!!!!!the thing about condum use...is as rational as that sounds....there have been studies done(of course most of them done by pro orn companies) that say that consumers would by less porn if it had condum use in it!!!!!!!!!! kind of stupid if u think....cuz i know for a fact that fat bastard in a trailor park some where doesnt care if hes sees a condum or not.....so lets see where this leads the porn indusrty!!!!!!!!all i know, is i have a feeling that there will be a big religious backlash over this...it hasnt really started yet, bcuz of all the war, and bush talk, but give it time!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie60 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 HIV is an occupational hazzard ? What a great business to be in !! I was watching this thing on E! about Vivid and they said producers + directors do not want the actors to use condoms ..because it kills the "fantasy" . Producers favor actors that work raw.. and only hires them People don't want to see condoms in pornos ...that's why they don't use them ... What a sick world and I bet you she's not the 5th person to have HIV ..I bet alot more of them have it but they don't announce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfqtipie Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 HIV is an occupational hazzard ? What a great business to be in !! I was watching this thing on E! about Vivid and they said producers + directors do not want the actors to use condoms ..because it kills the "fantasy" . Producers favor actors that work raw.. and only hires them People don't want to see condoms in pornos ...that's why they don't use them ... What a sick world and I bet you she's not the 5th person to have HIV ..I bet alot more of them have it but they don't announce it.Money hungry scumbags. They dont care about the people they hire's health. The just wanna get paid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaka610 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 this scandal is rally out of hand and a true example of how this HIV thing multiplies so quickly... these gangbangs etc. are just infested with diseases and I hear Darren James did a lot of those as well as other scenes... so whoever they slept with and then they slept with... this will get scary and Lollie is right... they will start covering up to prevent government intervention.... honestly is "entertainment" i know... but the performers are truly filthy and dirty for entering such an immoral field as that... its really their deviance catching up to them...although i feel bad for the whole story i do not much remorse for the individuals who participated in this "sex for money and fame" industry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliptoniaaa Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 the performers are truly filthy and dirty for entering such an immoral field as that... its really their deviance catching up to them...although i feel bad for the whole story i do not much remorse for the individuals who participated in this "sex for money and fame" industry...i must take issue with u on this!!!!!!!!!! why is it immoral....just because there getting paid to have sex?????????? this idea is a religious based man made idea that holds no merit....the fact thay they should protect themselves more, has nothing to do with them being immoral!!!!!!!!!!! they may be being greedy which is why there in the field...they like making money....but that in no way makes them diviant bad people!!!!!!!!! bottom line there is nothing wrong with sex and fame, and wanting to have both!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaka610 Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 I suppose that that ae clear differnces between our morals as well, i was voicing an opinion and what i believe society portrays. that doesnt mean i am right or u are wrong. .. an IMO would have helped.. but to respond..If u look at the disease logically... its the live by the gun die by the gun theory no?... and if u look at how the disease is transmitted... IV use, unprotected sex, anal sex, etc... are not most of these acions that are considered immoral in the views of society as a whole? I would say so.. plus I believe the really immoral thing stems to the "what would u do for money?" question.. and I have some lines....But then again U are talking to somone who will not ever step into a strip club... so take it as an opinion rather than a vindication of my morals.. xpyrate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliptoniaaa Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 I suppose that that ae clear differnces between our morals as well, i was voicing an opinion and what i believe society portrays. that doesnt mean i am right or u are wrong. .. an IMO would have helped.. but to respond..If u look at the disease logically... its the live by the gun die by the gun theory no?... and if u look at how the disease is transmitted... IV use, unprotected sex, anal sex, etc... are not most of these acions that are considered immoral in the views of society as a whole? I would say so.. plus I believe the really immoral thing stems to the "what would u do for money?" question.. and I have some lines....But then again U are talking to somone who will not ever step into a strip club... so take it as an opinion rather than a vindication of my morals..im in no way saying that u r incorect...u r very right in saying neither of us is in the right or wrong!!!!!!!!! im just of the belief that what sociaty says for the most part is crap...cuz "society" is only expressed when its convinient to whoever is using it as a defence!!!!!! most people dont live the way "society " wants them to....they just keep there mouths shut, and r not out about what they do when alone....just stating that the spreading of thinking that condems others is what is needs to be dealth with!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbell25678 Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 All power to you if you get paid to have sex, but just wear a freakin condom.. You'd think with all the camera tricks and computer generated films that they could make it look like they are not wearing a condom, if thats such a big deal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howardstone Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 All power to you if you get paid to have sex, but just wear a freakin condom.. You'd think with all the camera tricks and computer generated films that they could make it look like they are not wearing a condom, if thats such a big deal..yeah... ok..... like Jarrasic Porno Park could have the same special effects as Jarrasic Park did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocfgs Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 I'm will not buy porno ever again if they are going to use condoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesandman Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 HIV QUARANTINE LIST 5-7-04 UPDATE 5-7-04 8:00 pmAs of 4/13/04, the AIM Healthcare Foundation found a positive detection for the HIV Virus of an actor named Darren James. We have taken confirmatory tests which validate his positive status. The following people are on quarantine from working in the industry until they retest!DARREN JAMES POSITIVE DETECTION 4-13-04MOST ALL QUARANTINED TALENT HAVE COME IN FOR EMERGENCY PROTOCOL TESTING. THEY WILL BE TESTED AGAIN AT THE 30-DAY MARK AND THOSE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AT THAT TIME. FIRST GENERATION DATE WORKEDWITH DARREN 1ST RETEST DATE LAST TEST STATUS Candy Ray 04-07-04 05-07-04 05-07-04 pending Deserie Clark 04-08-04 05-08-04 05-07-04 pending Miss Arroyo 03-30-04 04-30-04 *** Kayla Marie 04-08-04 05-08-04 05-07-04 pending Jessica Dee 03-23-04 04-23-04 *** Patrice Petite 04-09-04 05-09-04 04-26-04 Neg Persia 03-19-04 04-19-04 04-19-04 Neg Banesca 03-31-04 05-01-04 05-07-04 pending Jocelyn 03-19-04 04-19-04 04-19-04 Neg Annie Cruz 03-29-04 04-29-04 04-28-04 Neg Laura Roxx 03-24-04 04-24-04 *** Skylar Banks 04-08-04 05-08-04 05-06-04 pending Dynasty 03-25-04 04-25-04 03-23-04 Neg Mark Anthony 03-24-04 04-24-04 04-27-04 Neg 2ND GENERATION TALENT PLEASE DO NOT WORK UNTIL THE ABOVE MENTIONED TALENT IS IN THE CLEAR. YOU MAY BE PUTTING OTHERS IN JEOPARDY. SECOND GENERATION WHO WORKED WITH DATE WORKED LAST TEST STATUS Carlos Mendes Jessica Dee 04-12-04 05-03-04 neg Sean Michaels Jessica Dee 04-07-04 04-21-04 Neg Julian St. Jox Jessica Dee 04-07-04 04-27-04 Neg Mark Ashley Patrice 04-12-04 04-12-04 Neg Judy Starr Patrice 04-12-04 04-26-04 Neg TT Boy Skylar Banks 04-08-04 04-27-04 Neg Marco Duato Patrice 04-13-04 04-27-04 Neg Mark Davis Patrice/Judy Starr 04-10-04 04-15-04 Neg Dwayne Cummings Jocelyn 03-28-04 04-28-04 Neg Alex Sanders Persia/Kelly/Rhiannon 03-31-04 05-05-04 pending Rhiannon Bray Persia/Alex/ Kelly 03-31-04 04-08-04 Neg Steven St. Croix Banesca 04-09-04 04-05-04 Neg Tony Sexton Miss Arroyo 04-01-04 04-14-04 Neg Dominico Persia 03-24-04 04-14-04 Neg LT Turner Jocelyn 03-24-04 05-06-04 pending Brian Surewood Annie Cruz 04-01-04 05-06-04 pending Sledge Hammer Annie Cruz 04-01-04 05-07-04 pending Mark Last Jessica Dee 04-10-04 04-30-04 neg Broc Adams Jessica Dee 04-10-04 04-10-04 Neg Jim Beem Banesca 04-09-04 05-07-04 pending Maxx Blacc Miss Arroyo 04-05-04 04-27-04 Neg Alberto Rey Banesca 04-02-04 05-03-04 Neg John Strong Banesca 04-02-04 05-05-04 pending Jean Val Jean (white male) Annie Cruz 03-30-04 03-23-04 Neg Marc Anthony Dynasty 03-25-04 04-12-04 Neg Jay Ashley Banesca 04-09-04 04-12-04 Neg Tony Tedeschi Banesca 04-09-04 05-07-04 pending Kelly Starr Alex/Rhiannon/ Persia 03-31-04 05-03-04 Neg David Aaron Clark Annie Cruz 04-01-04 05-03-04 Neg Jason Zapalo Jessica Dee 03-29-04 04-29-04 neg Brian Pumper Persia 03-22-04 04-15-04 neg Juan Luna Jessica Dee 03-25-04 05-05-04 pending Cameron James Jessica Dee 03-25-04 03-22-04 neg As of 4/15/04, Laura Roxx, was detected HIV positive by PCR/DNA. We have taken confirmatory tests which validate her positive status. MOST ALL QUARANTINED TALENT HAVE COME IN FOR EMERGENCY PROTOCOL TESTING. THEY WILL BE TESTED AGAIN AT THE 30-DAY MARK AND THOSE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AT THAT TIME.LAURA ROXX POSITIVE DETECTION 4-15-04FIRST GENERATION DATE WORKED WITH LAURA 1ST RETEST DATE LAST TEST STATUS Maxx Blacc 03-24-04 04-24-04 04-27-04 Neg Mark Anthony 03-24-04 04-24-04 04-27-04 Neg Darren James 03-24-04 04-24-04 *** Tyler Knight 03-24-04 04-24-04 04-24-04 Neg SECOND GENERATION DATE WORKED FIRST RETEST LAST TEST STATUS Rayveness worked w/ Maxx 03-27-04 04-27-04 04-27-04 Neg Eva Lux worked w/Tyler 04-08-04 05-08-04 04-16-04 Neg Mya Mason worked w/Tyler 03-27-04 04-27-04 04-26-04 Neg Summer Lynn worked w/Tyler 04-06-04 05-06-04 05-06-04 pending Sin Starr worked w/Tyler 04-02-04 05-02-04 04-17-04 Neg X-Rated Worked w/Tyler 04-13-04 05-13-04 04-15-04 Neg Francesca Sin Worked w/Maxx 3-24-04 04-24-04 04-28-04 Neg Carmen Reale Worked w/Tyler 04-08-04 05-08-04 03-03-04 Neg Naudia Rio Worked w/Maxx 04-25-04 As of 4/29/04, one of our first generation talent has been confirmed positive, and we have taken confirmatory tests which validate her positive status. AIM has also uncovered additional 2nd generation talent who are at risk as they worked with first generation talent. At this time we are asking ALL FIRST GENERATION TALENT TO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WORKING UNTIL YOU HAVE CLEARED THE 60-DAY WINDOW PERIODS, BY TWO NEGATIVE TESTING SEQUENCES.MOST ALL QUARANTINED TALENT HAVE COME IN FOR EMERGENCY PROTOCOL TESTING. THEY WILL BE TESTED AGAIN AT THE 30-DAY MARK AND THOSE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AT THAT TIME.JESSICA DEE POSITIVE DETECTION 4-29-04FIRST GENERATION WORK DATE 1ST RETEST DATE LAST TEST STATUS Mark Last 04-10-04 05-10-04 04-29-04 Neg Carlos Mendes 04-12-04 05-12-04 05-03-04 Neg Sean Michaels 04-07-04 05-07-04 04-21-04 Neg Broc Adams 04-10-04 05-10-04 04-10-04 Neg Julian St. Jox 04-07-04 05-07-04 04-27-04 Neg Jason Zapalo 03-29-04 04-29-04 04-29-04 Neg Juan Luna 03-25-04 04-25-04 05-05-04 Neg Cameron James 03-25-04 04-25-04 03-22-04 Neg SECOND GENERATION WORKED WITH 1ST RETEST DATE LAST TEST STATUS Essy Jason Zapalo on 04-06-04 05-06-04 04-26-04 Neg Venus (white female) Jason Zapalo on 04-05-04 05-05-04 05-05-04 Neg As of 5/05/04, one of our first generation talent has been confirmed positive, and we have taken confirmatory tests which validate her positive status. AIM has also uncovered additional 2nd generation talent who are at risk as they worked with first generation talent. At this time we are asking ALL FIRST GENERATION TALENT TO PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WORKING UNTIL YOU HAVE CLEARED THE 60-DAY WINDOW PERIODS, BY TWO NEGATIVE TESTING SEQUENCES.MOST ALL QUARANTINED TALENT HAVE COME IN FOR EMERGENCY PROTOCOL TESTING. THEY WILL BE TESTED AGAIN AT THE 30-DAY MARK AND THOSE RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AT THAT TIME.MISS ARROYO POSITIVE DETECTION 5-5-04FIRST GENERATION WORK DATE 1ST RETEST DATE TEST STATUS Maxx Blacc 04-05-04 5-5-04 pending Tony Sexton 04-01-04 05-05-04 pending Darren James 03-30-04 *** *** SECOND GENERATION WORKED WITH 1ST RETEST DATE TEST STATUS Naudia Rio Maxx Blacc on 04-25-04 05-25-04 04-07-04 neg Harmony Tony Sexton 04-13-04 05-13-04 04-05-04 neg Van Dalia Tony Sexton 04-07-04 05-07-04 05-07-04 pending Cindy / Crawford Tony Sexton 04-07-04 05-07-04 05-07-04 pending JENNIFER POSITIVE DETECTION AS OF 5-4-04As of 5-4-04, Jennifer tested positive for HIV by PCR/DNA. We will be taking confirmatory tests to validate her positive status. Her partners Jaegger and Dex have both tested negative at least once since their encounter with her on 2-27-04, and their next confirmatory results are expecte on 5-5-04. Jaegger and Dex would have passed their quarantine time and our considered out of danger. This case is unrelated to the ones above as Jennifer did not work in the industry since this encounter on 2-27-04 and her partners did not work with anyone on the aforementioned quarantine list. AIM considers this to be an open and shut case.Update: Jaegger and Dex confirmatory results came back negative on 5-5-04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbell25678 Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 I'm will not buy porno ever again if they are going to use condomsno comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siceone Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 i must take issue with u on this!!!!!!!!!! why is it immoral....just because there getting paid to have sex?????????? this idea is a religious based man made idea that holds no merit....the fact thay they should protect themselves more, has nothing to do with them being immoral!!!!!!!!!!! they may be being greedy which is why there in the field...they like making money....but that in no way makes them diviant bad people!!!!!!!!! bottom line there is nothing wrong with sex and fame, and wanting to have both!!!!!!!!!!!Sex is an Act that Creates life something you can put no value on. When you cheapen that it's immoralMy .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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