PHOENIX (AP) - The Latest on the sentencing of an Arizona man who was convicted operating a brothel out of his pornography production studio (all times local):
3:29 p.m.
Sentencing has been postponed for an Arizona man convicted of operating a brothel out of his pornography production studio.
William Hartwell was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday, but it was delayed so a July 14 hearing can be held to examine any circumstances that might lead to a more lenient sentence.
He was found guilty two months ago on 10 felony charges that included operating a house of prostitution, pandering and sexual assault.
Prosecutors are seeking a 44-year sentence.
Hartwell insisted he ran a legitimate studio where amateurs could rent cameras, lights and props to create their own sex scenes with the help of a model.
But authorities say Hartwell’s studio was nothing more than a cleverly disguised brothel that raked in $40,000 a month in profits.
1:52 a.m.
Sentencing has been postponed for an Arizona man convicted of operating a brothel out of his pornography production studio.
William Hartwell was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday, but it was delayed so a July 14 hearing can be held to examine any circumstances that might lead to a more lenient sentence.
He was found guilty two months ago on 10 felony charges that included operating a house of prostitution, pandering and sexual assault.
Prosecutors are seeking a 44-year sentence.
Hartwell insisted he ran a legitimate studio where amateurs could rent cameras, lights and props to create their own sex scenes with the help of a model.
But authorities say Hartwell’s studio was nothing more than a cleverly disguised brothel that raked in $40,000 a month in profits.
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