Nirvana being sued for child pornography

[jmorovich]

If I didn’t read it myself I wouldn’t have believed it….as Mugatu said “I FEEL LIKE I’M TAKING CRAZY PILLS!”

Baby on Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Cover Sues Band for Alleged Child Pornography — Rolling Stone

Spencer Elden, now 30, says he has “suffered and will continue to suffer lifelong damages” as a result of the photograph

apple.news

 

[Midnighter2]

If I didn’t read it myself I wouldn’t have believed it….as Mugatu said “I FEEL LIKE I’M TAKING CRAZY PILLS!”

Baby on Nirvana's 'Nevermind' Cover Sues Band for Alleged Child Pornography — Rolling Stone

Spencer Elden, now 30, says he has “suffered and will continue to suffer lifelong damages” as a result of the photograph

apple.news

I debated on whether or not to post this earlier. Decided against it but agree - this is bonkers. This guy re-enacted this photo every anniversary (not naked); should sue his parents.

 

[jmorovich]

Once I read this line in the article I felt like it’s clear what was going on here:

“After noting the global success of Nevermind, the suit mentions that Spencer never received any compensation for the photo”

 

[PSUriseANDfire]

He has Nevermind tatted across his chest.

 

[Little J]

Another one of our fine citizens of this great land trying to find a way to gain without doing a damn thing. Looking for handouts in every way possible. Give me a break this is ridiculous.

 

[Beachwineguy]

You can’t tell me that he never boasted of being the kid on the Nirvana album. I’m sure he was traumatized his entire life.

 

[91Joe95]

We must believe the victim.

 

[PSUALREADYKNOW]

I'm wholly disappointed only because the baby makes me look like under-developed. NOW the adult baby will really be well endowed. Nevermind....

 

[BobPSU92]

Is Weird Al next? I know you can’t see anything, but he still exploited himself.

 

[Mile High Lion]

I'm not an expert and didn't even stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night but child pornography is a criminal issue not civil. If someone is found guilty of child pornography they don't payout money, they go to prison. Having said that whatever case this guy has sounds pretty weak. I suggest he try to get a football scholarship then Nirvana can pay him for any future use of his name, image and likeness.

 

[PSU Mike]

I'm not an expert and didn't even stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night but child pornography is a criminal issue not civil. If someone is found guilty of child pornography they don't payout money, they go to prison. Having said that whatever case this guy has sounds pretty weak. I suggest he try to get a football scholarship then Nirvana can pay him for any future use of his name, image and likeness.

No one in law enforcement ever saw it before, obviously.

 

[lionville]

questions

will the parents be arrested for child pornography? Should they?

what about the people with the album cover in their possession?

would this picture be flagged as child porn on an iPhone by Apple?

And finally, if he claimed he was abused by Sandusky, how much would the PSU BOT have given him?

 

[MaconNitt]

pure attempted money grab, article says parents received $200 for the shoot

 

[fastlax16]

And finally, if he claimed he was abused by Sandusky, how much would the PSU BOT have given him?

Sandusky is a known nirvana fan so definitely owned the album.

 

[kentuckycb]

I'm not an expert and didn't even stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night but child pornography is a criminal issue not civil. If someone is found guilty of child pornography they don't payout money, they go to prison. Having said that whatever case this guy has sounds pretty weak. I suggest he try to get a football scholarship then Nirvana can pay him for any future use of his name, image and likeness.

He is suing under a federal statute that allows for a civil action in federal court. I think he faces an uphill battle to prove that the photograph meets the statutory definition of sexually explicit material. Looks like he’s fishing for a settlement.

 

[interrobang]

Doesn't get much more "money grab" than this

 

[BBrown]

I debated on whether or not to post this earlier. Decided against it but agree - this is bonkers. This guy re-enacted this photo every anniversary (not naked); should sue his parents.

I thought the exact same thing, regarding his parents.

 

[interrobang]

Nude baby on Nirvana's 'Nevermind' refiles dismissed lawsuit

Spencer Elden, who was four months old when he was photographed for the iconic album cover, alleges the image is child pornography.

www.king5.com

 

[joeaubie21]

Doesn't get much more "money grab" than this

Sure it does. What the BOT did to Penn State.

 

[interrobang]

Nirvana wins dismissal of lawsuit over naked baby on 'Nevermind' album cover

Spencer Elden, 31, alleged that a photo taken when he was 4 months old constituted child pornography.

www.nbcnews.com