A very concerned Kevin Korey of Quest Multimedia talks about how he was suckered by the false Galixina Galactina death story. It was Korey, a friend of Galactica's, who first reported on the stripper/porn star's "demise" in early May. Galactica was supposed to have taken her life as a result of a number of breast surgeries that went haywire leaving her supposedly sick and despondent.
Korey: "I'm trying to get a hold of her right now and have her post an apology. What happened, when I tried to get funeral information on her to show up for her funeral, her brother was holding all this stuff back from me. He wouldn't tell me anything. What he did was post all these e-mails to everybody that she had passed away. So they say. Now, in my opinion, I think she was just trying to disappear. She claims to have all these sisters that look like her. Now, it's getting way, way out of control.
"I've got e-mail after e-mail from her apologizing, asking me to forgive her and take her seriously. I can't. It's the lowest of lows. I have no respect for anybody who could do this. I went out on a limb and spoke to people in this industry because I was upset about it [her alleged death]. I put my name and my company at risk with people going, what a fucking idiot you are. The whole issue bothers the hell out of me. We're getting to the point where we're doing some of the bigger websites [for performers] and I don't need stupid little shit like this following me around. I base everything I do on ethics. Everything I do is based on honesty. I care about the girls, and when something like this happens, I will go to bat for them. This puts a real sour taste in my mouth. It's definitely going to limit, publically, how I feel.
"It's low when someone fakes their own death. There's something desperately wrong and I don't have a need for somebody like that around me. I found out about a month ago that she was still alive. I've been trying to call her house. I'm livid about the whole thing. This was in no way an attempt to grab attention. I was trying to help her family. When people fuck with your emotions it messes with everything else."
\nSting is in the Air?
Let the seller beware. There have been several instances in recent weeks of companies, unknown, contacting adult video firms wishing to do business with them. This fax came in yesterday to CDi:
"In March 1999 I plan to open a retail store in Miami, Florida. While the shop will specialize in adult novelties. I plan to feature several manufactures [sic] lines of adult toys, condoms, videos, magazines, books, leather and other novelties.
"I'd appreciate it if you'd send me a complete catalog on your line including prices, delivery, terms, and minimum quantity requirements. If you have a sales representative in this area, please have them call me at (305)- XXX-XXXX to make an appointment to show your products..."
Aside from the fact that it's already June and the owner of the company references March as if it's in the future, and only includes a P.O. Box number, ordinarily this might strike one as a harmless communique. However, the fax origination states "Investigation Division". Gives you something to wonder about, don't it?
Millenium Models International set to open in OC
Orange County Porn hopefuls will no longer have to travel north to the Valley to get the exposure needed for a future in the Adult Industry, not with the launch of Millenium Models International, Orange County's premiere and only agency.
The agency will be overseen by Sinthetic Video's Andrew Drake and day to day operations will be handled by Adam East.
East: "Andrew and I were at lunch here in OC and he couldn't help but notice the flock of potentials here, so as soon as we returned to the office he dragged everyone into a meeting to brainstorm, thus creating Millenium Models International."
For more info call 800 69PIXIS or contact Andrew Drake @ [email protected]
\n Liquid Sky writes: "Gene, Remember how refreshing and tasty Coca-Cola used to be? No complaints, right? But then someone who thought he knew better than the rest of the world decided it could stand some improvement, and came out with gross, undrinkable New Coke. And it bombed.
As will Kid Vegas, the New Coke of the industry, now that John T. Bone has taken over his career. Bone is totally removed from any sort of understanding of the Gen-X mindset, and he's dragging the Kid down with him. I never thought it could happen, but Kid Vegas is fast becoming Kid Boring.
Gross and undrinkable, Kid. Gross and undrinkable. Go back to Legend, where your spokesmen aren't 400 years old.
Bone responds: "Isn't it interesting how Kid Vegas and Coke go together? Anonymous little peons with overinflated opinions of what goes on in the industry...this [e-mail] is a Luke Ford-thing."
\n Candida Royalle has this to say about some of her upcoming projects.
Royalle: "I have a newly expanded role with Adam & Eve. I'm overseeing the launch of our Natural Contours line, which is doing phenomenally well, as well as overseeing the Femme line. This includes my promotional efforts as well as opening up new markets in the mainstream. I've gotten two major gift industry representatives in LA and in New York, and I am meeting with the top mainstream catalog people in Europe, and so now it's great. And the vibes [vibrators] were highlighted on the "Health" page of the June/July issue of Mirabella magazine, as well as the Q&A sex page of the July issue of Madamoiselle.
"I'll be circulating around the AVN Expo on July 8th, but on the 9th and 10th, I'll be with the E! Channel getting my fashion makeover. Because of that, I was given the honor, since Vanessa Del Rio can't be present to give the Actress award at Night of the Stars. I'm so excited; it's all so much fun. And then after the convention, I do a presentation to the sales force at LA Mart, reps to a major gift show that's happening in LA that week. Then I race home and fly out to Holland where I have a wonderful new boyfriend who I stay with. My partner in the vibes [vibrators] project is also in Holland, and that's where we spread out and see all the clients we're going after. I'm really having a blast."
\n A former video company owner, now car trunk tape salesman, has been sentenced to do 60 days for beating up his wife.
\n Rob Black responds to Tom Zupko's remarks posted below:
Black: "I will restate for the record that the first name for the movie was Cornhole Holocaust....whatever. I suck, my movies suck, Tommy sucks, we suck each other off...Tommy takes plastic dildos up his ass not real she-male cock, I might add. We'll sit here in our 6,000 square foot building and release seven movies a month at 3400 out the door so we'll release over 25,000 tapes a month... and they can work for Stagliano. That's it. They can suck cock. Time will tell and we'll see where we all are in two years...I am nothing..I amount to nothing, I make horrible movies and they're the greatest. It's not how great your movies are, it's about when you die and how many toys you have....and that's the bottom line ‘cause Rob Black sez so!"
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Tom Zupko, president of Apocalypse Productions responds to Rob Black's comments made yesterday re: Cornhole Armageddon.
Zupko: "Regarding Rob Black's response to Brian Surewood's comments regarding Black's upcoming feature, Cornhole Armageddon, I will digress from my colorful verbose style and simply state the facts. Suffice to say, much of what Black said not only is a boldfaced lie, but also libelous.
FACT: \n The original title of Black's boy buttfucking movie was Cornhole Apocalypse-not Cornhole Armageddon. This can be verified by at least three different people, including Black's own editor, Charles Pinion, who left several messages on Brian Surewood's answering machine, on which he apologized for the original title and promised that it would be changed. He did say, however, that Black wanted to keep the original title Cornhole Apocalypse intact. Mr. Pinions' messages are currently saved on Mr. Surewood's answering machine. Surewood also went into Black's offices and Black's attorney apologized to Surewood and promised to change the name of the title.
FACT: \n Indeed we did have a meeting with Mr. Black when we were still with Arrow Productions. As Vince Miller, Arrow's salesman, told us he could probably move around 2,000-2,5000 units (as he does with all Arrow product) and I believed much more could be sold out the door, I wanted to supplement Mr. Miller's distributor's list with Mr. Black's. Mr. Black was very pleasant, somewhat articulate, and, much to my surprise, totally agreeable with this. I may have inquired about Mr. Black's distribution and awareness of us, but never, at any time, did I solicit Mr. Black to distribute my movies. No way could Black have had a screener of Anal Ball at the time because the edit of the movie wasn't even fucking finished. His distributing my movie was never even an issue, and I will gladly challenge him in court for the fucking lie he told regarding this. Numerous witnesses can verify this. Furthermore, Black jovially shook my hand and, due to his bloated ego, seemed to be pleased with the attention given him in the press concerning this contrived war between him and me. I even offered to put an end to it. He used the old, cliched line, which went something to the effect that "all publicity is good publicity." Perhaps, because Black didn't look at us as a threat when we were with Arrow, he saw us as insignificant players on the adult landscape. I must say though that I was initially impressed with Black as-perhaps because of the entourage with me-his ballsy wannabe New York bad boy image was nowhere to be found and instead replaced by a sheepish, almost meek, exterior.
FACT: \n After leaving Elegant Angel, Black would regularly come into Evil Angel and literally beg John Stagliano to distribute his movies. John decided against it because of the quality of Black's product. Furthermore, after Evil Angel signed us, Black called up Evil's salesman and totally slammed us. What I find odd is that, if I was in Black's shoes and thoroughly confident with my product, I would ignore us entirely. It, therefore--because of Black's apparent obsession with and fear of us--defies logic that the title Cornhole Apocalypse was just a coincidence. Truth be told, I've never even watched a Rob Black video. I was well aware of him and respected the fact that he did his own controversial and outrageous thing on his own terms and that is why I set up a meeting with him and choreographed the publicity campaign, but outside of that I really don't give a fuck what he does. I'm egotistical and confident enough to do my own thing my way, and the last thing I need or want to do is copy the mediocrity of the majority of the directors in this business, of which Black is at the top of the heap. After spending a half-hour with Black during the meeting, I understood the basis of his psychology and predicted to several people he was going to do what he is doing now. I must admit I derive great pleasure in this. I've worked on several political campaigns and broke down the incumbent-with one hundredth of his campaign budget-so this was relative child's play.
FACT: \n When we were editing Anal Ball at Pink Planet, which was directly across from Black's old offices, his own editors would stop in almost everyday, and tell us that our shit blew Rob's away. Numerous witnesses also can confirm this. One editor, in particular (and I won't mention his name, because Black would probably fire him due to Black's grotesque Brooklyn vanity) said Rob never did anything this good in his entire career.
FACT: \n We've moved over 4,000 units of Anal Ball out the door. Furthermore, the video was only released June 23rd and we're already getting reorders. I'm willing to let the market and the fan (whom I respect above all else) dictate what is good and what is not. Black should keep his big lying mouth shut and do the same.
FACT: \n I cannot control my partner Brian Surewood. Whether I disagree or not regarding what he said about Black is irrelevant. The facts lead in the direction that the title Cornhole Apocalypse was intentional.
FACT: \n Black traipses around with numerous homosexual references in his response. Truth be told, Black's business partner, Tommy Byron, has repeatedly taken it up the ass by girls with strap-ons in numerous videos. Furthermore, from what I hear about Cornhole Armageddon (formerly Cornhole Apocalypse), the premise is that, again, guys get fucked up the ass by girls with strap-ons. Put this in motherfucking writing: IF A DUDE EVER HAS AN OBJECT SHOVED UP HIS ASS IN AN APOCALYPSE VIDEO, I WILL RETIRE FROM THE BUSINESS IMMEDIATELY. Whether this is Black's and Tommy's fetish, I cannot say. The only thing I will say is that I will always call a spade a motherfucking spade.
FACT: \n There is no reason for Black to attack John Stagliano. Black's problem is with us. If he wants to go to war in court, a dark alley, or simply in the marketplace, bring it on. Perhaps his unwarranted attack on Mr. Stagliano was simply because Mr. Stagliano's response to Black's product was simply one of utter rejection, whereas John embraced our product enthusiastically. Furthermore, let's be honest here, the "cocktails," as Mr. Black described in his response, more than likely take place in Mr. Black's office, where-and I'm just speculating here-the strap-on buttfucking takes place for real in the deep and romantic night when Mr. Black and Tommy share Dom Perignon and reenact the intimate fantasies which have been depicted-in Tommy's case anyway--on screen so many times. This, however, is just informed speculation on my part. I could be wrong.
FACT: \n If Black wants to make a movie with John Stagliano masks, I will do a movie with Black and Tommy masks, which will render anything Black can do, in his limited imagination, forgettable. It will be a motherfucking declaration of war and, just as Tom Snyder was parodied and portrayed as a buffoon on Saturday Night Live many years ago, which ultimately ruined his career for a long time, I will do the same to Black. Outside of Black's pathetic, desperate threats and insults, I don't even want to know what Black is fucking doing and I don't even fucking care. But, believe me, Black can't even shine my motherfucking shoes when it comes to this shit, so Rob, bring it on, my friend. The deeper you go, the harder, you're going to fucking fall. Having said that, Black's beef is with Apocalypse and, if he's man enough (which I highly doubt) he will attack me, Brian Surewood, and my partner Jason Lewis. Black's attack on John is simply that of an aspiring painter whose work was rejected and ridiculed by Rembrandt, and now he can't deal with the fact that Rembrandt acknowledges true talent. Black isn't even worth a bead of sweat on John's earlobe. John is the maestro of porn, and what John forgot ten years ago, Black has not yet even begun to learn.
FACT: \n I am through dealing with this "pissant" Rob Black. I thought we had had an amicable agreement and gentleman's understanding of going back and forth in the press. Now he has gone too far. Any further attacks on us will just be proof of how desperate and jealous this wannabe tough guy pornographer really is. I won't dignify Black by saying anything more-positive or negative--about him in the press. However, if he wants to make it personal and attack John, release his parodies and be a tough guy, let the chips fall where they fucking may--I motherfucking love it and fucking thrive on it. No doubt, I certainly look forward to the challenge from these closet sodomites. Come on, Rob, why fight the truth? You and Tommy Boy know what you really are. Can't take the truth, eh??? This Rona Barrett, Dear Abby gossip is silly and a waste of time. I have better things to do, and better movies to make, than to deal with fools like you. Let's see if you're man enough (which I highly doubt) to do the same. Come on, dude, one on one in the marketplace. Let's see what you got.
\n John Stagliano's only comment to Black's statements are as follows: "It doesn't really matter to me if Rob is telling the truth or not. If he did, in fact, reject Anal Ball, it only goes to show how unclever he is and how far removed he is from what is really a quality, cutting edge product. Again, if Rob really did reject Anal Ball, I owe him a great deal of thanks."
The National Cabaret Association Welcomes Florida America's Newest PAC: The Florida Cabaret Association
At a meeting attended by over 20 businesses, Florida Cabaret owners voted to organize and create a Political Action Committee.
During the state's first meeting, many issues were discussed with questions specifically answered (I hope). After lunch, an interim board officers and a "phone tree" was created, with the goal of contacting and urging other club owners to participate.
"We as an industry need to be proactive," Paul Allen Publisher of Nightmoves Magazine and one of the interim board members said. Paul also suggested that we have two meetings, one up North and one down South. During the 2 hour meeting, those in attendance agreed on and voted to support the following:
a) That proactive representation is needed; \nb) That the group should be called the "Florida Cabaret Association" (FCA); \nc) That the FCA will work with or be part of the National Cabaret Association; \nd) That the FCA will hold two meetings in Florida within the next month. \n The meetings are slated for 7/21 in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area (location to be announced) and 7/22 at Tampa's Pink Pony.
If you are interested in supporting the cause or attending either event, please RSVP to Dennis Israel (813) 877-9237, Christi at (813) 664 - 8784 or Mike Ross' office at (916) 456-7311.
By the next meeting, Florida will have a PAC created and be in a position to defend itself politically from governmental assaults. We urge you to participate and attend.
Voter Registration Drive Highlights Nashville's Candidate Meetings
Mike Ross writes: "With a local election right around the corner (August), we were in Nashville last week to help club owners decide what course of action to take during the elections; how to choose whom to support; how to legally support those candidates so that it doesn't blow up in anyone's face and that "we" receive proper credit for the donation.
We met with local leaders, including one self-styled "campaign firm" who wants our support and money. Additionally, the candidates or representatives asked us for everything from polling to canvassing assistance. What made this unique is that although several candidates couldn't attend, they answered questions that we asked.
Combined, all those interviewed agreed that the industry should be "left alone" and that the elections will be "close" and as such, suggested that we conduct a "voter registration drive".
"Some of the races, especially those for at-large council person, will be decided by less than 20 votes, meaning the voter registration drive might be the difference between a candidates winning or losing," Rucker said. "We will register 500 people between now & 4/6/99."
We hope Nashville's clubs will participate in this project. If each club registers 500 people, that would be over 2,500 new voters, and it's proven that if you register them, they traditionally stay on your side. The drive revolves around the following concepts:
1) Provide potential voters with "voter registration cards" at no charge in the club; \n2) Do not spend any money or promise the potential registrant anything free, it's illegal; \n3) Make sure that management takes completed forms to the Registrar of Voters personally (don't send them in the mail because they will/can get lost).\n It is our opinion that every club in the nation should conduct "Voter Registration Drives" and should do so on a regular basis. If you need help doing so, please call our office and we'll help you prepare one.
Campaign Donations: The Basics
Mike Ross writes: Tennessee's elections have raised several questions: 1) "how do we choose which candidates to support and oppose, and 2) "how do we accomplish this financially?
As we enter Campaign 2000, we'll be issuing Cabaret Owners Guidelines designed to help you " choose whom and how to legally donate to candidates and get credit for the donation, without creating a "stir". Additionally, we're in a unique position to help you determine what the legal limits are for your state/city.
The initial guidelines we suggest you follow are:
Make sure you're on every candidate's "mailing list" and receive "invitations and other material" for every fund-raiser and political issue that they hold/take.
Attend preselected "fund-raisers"
Support the "favorite" candidate as best you can, but also hedge your "bet" with a small donation to the "underdog" (you never know what's going to happen)
That you uniquely use your club to educate your customers about what's happening in your town.
That you implement a community oriented voter education and registration drive to attract support.
When possible, you always make the donations on "official business checks/stationary".
We're here to help you evaluate the candidates, make suggestions and support your efforts anyway possible.
- Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians and the Green Party -
Mike Ross writes: "While in Washington last week, we met (or tried to) with different political parties. Why? We're shopping our "industry around" and hoping to get one of the "parties" to not only issue Pro-industry First Amendment planks that we support, but also to provide us with a "home" for our philosophical issues.
The results? Demo's couldn't (or wouldn't) meet, while the Rep's gave us 20 courtesy minutes. The Libertarians (Libs) scheduled a one hour lunch that ended up being 4.5 hours, while the Green Party's (GP) highest ranking elected official said "how about us" when we talked at a political fund-raiser on Saturday in ritzy Tiberon, CA.
The Lib's and GP want to conduct a "massive voter registration drive", with the one by the Libs being national, while the GP's will be in selected states. Additionally, the Libs were interested and supportive of our growing Internet presence and ownership of impressive domain names. Both want to help fight "local laws and ordinances" that threaten our rights (like city council hearings/meetings).
\n Mike Ross postes:
NCA Seminar Schedule: July
Cincinnati 7/8 \nCleve/Pitts 7/9 \nSyracuse NY 7/11 \nPhiladelphia 7/13 \nAtlanta, GA 7/19 \nW. DC. 7/20 (Balt.) for: VA, West VA, Delaware and Maryland \nChicago, Ill, 7/23 \nMinnesota 7/25 \n7/28 Miami \n7/27 Tampa
The Texas Entertainment Association (TEA) and Arizona's Center For Fair Public Policy are exploring ways to "work with the NCA". Operating for several years, TEA Pres. David Fairchild personally stated he recognizes and appreciates the hard work we've done and understands that we need to work together as a unified team if we are to stop governments from destroying our industry. By summer's end, we'll be discussing policy and direction with both organization's, outlining how we'll all benefit from working together and how others can participate in our activities.
\n Charley Frey, a Florida talent agent, represents dozens of Adult Stars and Entertainers, but could one of those future "stars" be the NCA? "If things work out, Mr. Frey will be promoting NCA"s organizational message, image and cause."
\n Mad Jack sez: "Just when I thought things were finally back to normal, (shooting awesome new faces a couple of times a week) and my bullshit saga with former partner Damon Younger was over, I get hit right between the eyes with another sucker punch.
"Six weeks after it's release, I finally received a copy of my movie, Mad Jacks "Promise 'Em Anything" from Midnight Film and Video. My last moments with my former partner were spent editing this video in our Las Vegas office. After taking Younger by the hand and showing how a real fuck movie should look (he'd only done custom stuff with his ex wife Catalina L'Amour prior to our business venture) I truly thought that the finished product stood up to the competition.
"After viewing the copy I received today, however, I must say that I was wrong. Apparently after his midnight move, Damon decided that Promise needed a re-edit before turning it over to Midnight. I just can't believe what this piece of shit did to a perfectly good video. He started by taking out almost all of the wide shots (my camera work) and replacing them with his weird term used on more than one occasion by AVN describing his camera work) close-up angles and out-of-focus shots. Apparently he'd feel more at home in a UCLA film class than a peep show, but in my book, to produce even a half-assed fuck movie, this guy needs a handful of tokens.
"The problem is that MY NAME is on the box as producer/director and now I really feel like a chump. I feel this was just another ploy by a crazed lunatic to try to fuck me around in the business. Since our split, I've shot/edited and sold numerous productions, so I guess it didn't work, but I'm still hoping to have a heart to heart with Mr. Younger in the near future. I know he's all but vanished from the biz after slandering my name, and leaving Catalina with nothing, but am sure that he'll get his due someday. I'm sending you a copy of my latest title "18 in Vegas" and ask that you watch it back to back with "Promise" and you Gene, be the judge. Thanks
\n The Darwins are given each year to the person who kills themselves in the most ridiculous manner imaginable. This year's #3 runner-up was an unidentified 29 year old male from Phillipsburg, New Jersey who choked to death on a sequined pastie he had orally removed from an exotic dancer at a local establishment. "I didn't think he was going to eat it," the dancer identified only as "Ginger" said, adding "He was really drunk."
Ralph Fuechtenkort Appointed as COO And Managing Director of Private Media Group
Private Media Group Inc. announced the appointment of Ralph Fuechtenkort as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director.
Fuechtenkort has been involved in the German adult entertainment industry for more than twelve years. In that time, he has served as vice-president of the Sarah Young Erotic Market chain of retail shops and as founding organizer of the highly prestigious Venus International Erotic Fair Berlin.
Under Fuechtenkort, the Venus event has established itself in just three years as one of the top industry festivals in the world, alongside the Adult Video News (AVN) and the Hot d'Or Awards. Feuchtenkort will take up his position after this year's show in November, working in the interim on a consultancy basis with Private Media Group.
Commenting on his appointment, Fuechtenkort said: "Private has built-up a strong brand name over the past 34 years and, crucially, it has built that reputation internationally. From my considerable experience at every level of this industry, I personally believe that no other company has such a strong brand name worldwide. You have strong local brand names in the two biggest markets of the US and Germany, but if you take the big picture, Private is a global player. We now have a strategy to maximize every aspect of our business, using the ultimate consumer as our key focal point, and we intend to deliver and to act faster in the face of a continually changing market.''
Berth Milton, CEO of Private Media Group Inc., had this to say: ``Mr. Fuechtenkort is exactly the caliber of person we have been looking for. Guiding Private Media Group with the contacts and experience he possesses, he will ensure that every link in all our distribution channels -- electronic and traditional -- is maximized to ensure satisfaction for the ultimate consumer of our products and services. In this respect, he will be concentrating on our growing array of Internet services, an area in which Private has focused its attention since 1997.
"Mr. Fuechtenkort will concentrate his efforts in ensuring that Private maintains its leadership in this area and our websites become an indispensable part of the adult lifestyle for the new millennium. He will also be responsible for ensuring that every department within Private Media Group is geared towards that objective.''
Strip Search Becomes Civil Rights Case
According to the Boston Herald, a Gloucester, Massachusetts woman claims police `violated' her with strip search
Former beauty contestant Jennifer Ciulla testified yesterday that she felt "ashamed and violated" when a Gloucester police lieutenant allegedly ordered her strip searched after arresting her on a traffic violation.
Ciulla, 28, who said she won the Miss Massachusetts title in 1990, claims she was so traumatized by having to remove her clothes at the Gloucester police station that she can't get undressed in front of her husband. The couple is now separated, said her lawyer, Robert Cohan.
Ciulla also claims her constitutional rights were violated and is suing the Gloucester police, seeking unspecified money damages.
The civil trial began yesterday in U.S. District Court. But the city's lawyer, Leonard Kesten, said the charges are made up.
``These people (the Ciullas) have manufactured stories,'' Kesten told the jury in an opening statement. ``This was a routine arrest where nothing happened. (Ciulla) falsely accused people doing their job as they do every day. Somebody is lying. Somebody is lying a lot.''
According to Ciulla, she was driving her red sports car home to Gloucester from New Hampshire on Aug. 25, 1996, when she was stopped by Lt. Miles Rigny as she crossed railroad tracks on Washington Street.
``He came toward my vehicle yelling,'' said Ciulla. ``He said, `What the hell are you doing? Are you (expletive) crazy?' After he made the derogative comment he dropped his glasses down. He was leering at my body,'' said Ciulla, who at the time was wearing bicycle shorts and a spandex top.
Under her clothes, she had on a bikini, she said. Kesten said Ciulla was stopped because she had run a railroad gate as a train approached and nearly hit a pedestrian.
After learning Ciulla was driving with a suspended license, Rigny called for backup, telling his fellow officers ``they should stick around . . . he had a real live one . . . this could be interesting,'' Ciulla testified. ``I was petrified. I had no idea what was happening. I was sobbing hysterically.''
Rigny then handcuffed and arrested her, she said. At the police station, she testified, Rigny rifled through her purse commenting that the cash and jewelry he found ``must be stolen.''
Rigny ordered her strip searched, she said, and officers summoned matron Genevieve Linsky Whaley.
``She asked me to remove my socks and my shoes and place them up on a bench,'' Ciulla said, sobbing. ``She then asked me to remove the top I had on and untie my bathing suit top and let it down so that my breasts were exposed.
``She felt under my breasts. The whole time she was doing this I kept telling her I didn't have anything (hidden.)''
And, Ciulla alleged, Linsky Whaley made her turn around and face a window where she believes Rigny or other officers were ``watching me.''
Kesten said for security reasons, Linsky Whaley looked under Ciulla's top. The rest of Ciulla's story, he said, was made up.
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