Does MTV “Skins” Promote Child Pornography?: "
MTV executives are concerned that Skins — the network’s sexy new teen drama — may violate federal child pornography statutes.
MTV fears it’s “taking a risk” by airing the show, which is an American incarnation of the UK hit of the same name, according to The New York Times. The paper cites sources who claim network producers has ordered the show to tone down some of the more explicit scenes for fear of not only inciting public backlash but also criminal prosecution. Executives are said to be concerned that a future episode features 17-year-old Jesse Carere, who plays Chris, running down the street naked and erect after he takes erectile dysfunction medication.
“The planned changes indicate that MTV, which has been pushing the envelope for decades, may be concerned that it pushed too far this time,” The Times writes.
Executives are said to be concerned that a future episode features 17-year-old Jesse Carere, who plays Chris, running down the street naked and erect after he takes a pill for erectile dysfunction.
Child pornography is described as any visual depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Even a picture of a naked child may constitute pornography if it is “significantly sexually suggestive.”
The fears are compounded by the fact that a number of the cast members on the show are under 18.
A source at MTV claimed that executives held meetings on Tuesday to discuss the issue, but MTV rep Jeannie Kedas claims the network’s lulling over child pornography laws are hogwash.
“Skins is a show that addresses real-world issues confronting teens in a frank way,” she said. “We review all of our shows and work with all of our producers on an ongoing basis to ensure our shows comply with laws and community standards. We are confident that the episodes of Skins will not only comply with all applicable legal requirements, but also with our responsibilities to our viewers.”
Skins airs Mondays at 10/9c on MTV.
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