Fifth HIV case strikes porn industry

[sotuchick]

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.

[nSyNcBaBy]

what r u supposed to say to that?

[lbell25678]

if your gonna do stupid stuff like that you have to expect consequences... These people are ignorant not to protect themselves....

[georgym]

Im not surprised. Something like this was bound to happen

[sfqtipie]

Being in the porn industry is risky enough. But to not use protection is just plain stupid

[sotuchick]

I totally agree w/ all of you guys...

[nocfgs]

what r u supposed to say to that?

Sux for them!

[coppertree10]

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!

[fliptoniaaa]

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!!!!!!!!!!

[lollie60]

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.

[sfqtipie]

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

[shaka610]

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...

[fliptoniaaa]

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!!!!!!!!!!!

[shaka610]

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..

[fliptoniaaa]

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!!!!!!!!!!

[lbell25678]

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..

[howardstone]

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

[nocfgs]

I'm will not buy porno ever again if they are going to use condoms

[thesandman]

HIV QUARANTINE LIST 5-7-04

UPDATE 5-7-04 8:00 pm

As 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 4-13-04

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.

FIRST GENERATION DATE WORKED

WITH 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 4-15-04

FIRST 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 4-29-04

FIRST 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 5-5-04

FIRST 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 5-4-04

As 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.

[lbell25678]

I'm will not buy porno ever again if they are going to use condoms

no comment

[siceone]

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 immoral

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