Larry Flynt

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    • Full name: Larry Claxton Flynt, Jr.
    • Born: November 1, 1942
    • Birthplace: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    • Suffers from bipolar disorder
    • Paralyzed from the waist down as a result of an assassination attempt in 1978
    • Ran for President in 1984 as a Republican
    • Has been married five times
    • Fathered five children

  • Larry Flynt is an American publisher and the CEO of Larry Flynt Publications, which is responsible for the publication of mostly pornographic materials, including Hustler magazine and Barely Legal.

  • Flynt Sues Nephews

    Larry Flint filed suit against his nephews Jimmy Flynt II and Dustin Flynt after claims that they produced inferior pornographic films under his name. Larry Flint made this statement, "To come into the adult entertainment business and use my name not only confuses people who buy my products, but if they're not maintaining a certain quality, it could also hurt my name." Jimmy and Dustin worked for their uncle for more than ten years before getting fired a year ago after claims that they were "being unproductive." The two took the $100,000 severance package, paid by their uncle, to start their own business.FOX News: Larry Flynt Sues Nephews Over 'Inferior' Porn Products (January 7, 2009)

  • Porn Bailout

    In January of 2009, TMZ reported that Flynt and Girls Gone Wild producer Joe Francis would seek a bailout. As was the case with several other industries, the pornography industry suffered losses due to the economic crisis and its leaders reportedly feel that they deserve a bailout similar to that given to the auto industry.New York Daily News: Porn kings Larry Flint and Joe Francis (January 7, 2009)

  • Assassination Attempt

    In March 1978, Joseph Paul Franklin shot Flynt and his lawyer outside a Georgia courthouse. The injuries resulted in the permanent paralysis of Flynt's legs.

  • Legal Issues

    In the early days of Hustler, Flynt frequently challenged obscenity laws. In 1976, he was convicted of pandering obscenity and organized crime and was sentenced to 7-25 years in prison.

    In 1988, Hustler won the US Supreme Court case Hustler Magazine v. Falwell, which was a free speech challenge. The court ruled that Hustler was allowed to publish a satirical advertisement of Jerry Falwell's sexual experiences.LA Times: Larry Flynt: My friend, Jerry Falwell (May 20, 2007)

  • In Politics

    A self described Democrat with libertarian tendencies, Flynt ran against Ronald Reagan as a Republican in 1984. Flynt also ran in the 2003 California gubernatorial recall election, placing seventh.

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      Watching The People vs. Larry Flynt on Crackle. They utterly fail at ad delivery.
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      just watched the people vs. larry flynt and supports pornography more than ever.
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      "The only question to ask yourself is, how much are you willing to sacrifice to achieve this success? " -Larry Flynt
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      Caught part of The People Versus Larry Flynt last night. Inspiring stuff.
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      @ARobotsDeath no way!... Jenna J, my bf Jules, Larry Flynt and some company owners are but not the performers..
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