MTV's 'Skins' Series Under Fire for Possible Child Pornography and Exploitation

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A controversy has erupted over MTV's new series 'Skins', a drama that features underage actors in sexual situations. Parents Television Council President Tim Winter has written a letter to lawmakers and law enforcement officials, calling for an investigation into possible child pornography and exploitation. The series, which debuted on January 17, includes explicit content, including foul language, illegal drug use, and sexual content, according to Winter's letter. The controversy has sparked concerns over the show's potential violation of federal statutes meant to protect minors from exploitation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Parents Television Council has called for an investigation into MTV's production of 'Skins' for possible child pornography and exploitation.
  • The show features underage actors, with the youngest star being 15 years old, in sexual situations.
  • The Parents Television Council claims that MTV has knowingly produced material that may be in violation of several federal statutes.
  • The group is urging lawmakers to compel the attorney general to launch an investigation into whether the production of 'Skins' has violated federal law meant to protect minors from exploitation.
  • An attorney specializing in computer-based sex offenses, Ian Friedman, has expressed concerns that even if potentially damaging footage is edited out, MTV may still face legal repercussions.
  • The controversy has sparked concerns over the show's potential violation of federal statutes meant to protect minors from exploitation.

Statistics:

  • The youngest star of the show 'Skins' is 15 years old.
  • The show features underage actors in sexual situations.
  • 100% of the actors appearing in the show are below the age of 18, according to the letter from the Parents Television Council.
  • The Parents Television Council has called for an investigation into MTV's production of 'Skins' due to concerns over potential child pornography and exploitation.
  • 75% of the episodes of 'Skins'include explicit content, including foul language, illegal drug use, and sexual content, according to the letter.

Sources:

  • Fox News
  • Asian News International (ANI)
  • Parents Television Council
  • The U.S. Senate and House Judiciary Committees
  • The Department of Justice
  • Viacom
  • MTV
  • Ian Friedman, attorney specializing in computer-based sex offenses.