But Justice Department says obscenity better tackled at other levels
(NEWSER) - The Justice Department is shutting down the Bush-era Obscenity Protection Task Force, reports Politico , and critics are bashing AG Eric Holder for not being tougher on porn and smut. "As the toxic waste of obscenity continues to spread and harm everyone it touches, it appears the Obama administration is giving up without a fight," complained Sen. Orrin Hatch in a statement. But Justice officials demur, saying prosecutions are better handled by US Attorneys' offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section. More»
