Kid Rock Sex Video Sales Halted by Judge

James Joyner @ Gone Hollywood | Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Kid Rock has won a preliminary stage in his efforts to stop the sale of a 1999 sex video featuring himself, Scott Stapp, and four chicks.

Kid Rock has won an initial victory in his attempt to stop a California company from releasing an explicit sex video featuring the rap-rocker, former Creed singer Scott Stapp and four women. U.S. District Court Judge John Feikens signed a temporary order that stops David Joseph and his World Wide Red Light District company from posting a preview clip of the video on its Web sites.

On Tuesday, Kid Rock’s lawyers sued Red Light, which made headlines in 2004 by distributing the Paris Hilton sex video, accusing the firm of violating Kid Rock’s trademark and privacy rights. The lawsuit seeks a permanent court order halting sale or distribution of the video. “We don’t deny the authenticity of the tape,” Kid Rock’s lawyer, William Horton, told the Detroit Free Press. “But they’re using this without his permission to drive the sales of their other products.”

“Even rock stars are entitled to privacy,” said co-counsel Michael Novak.

One would not think a restraining order necessary here. I mean, who the hell would want to see Kid Rock and Scott Stapp having sex?