former adult film performer
Former adult film performer who says he became HIV-infected while working in the industry
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Derrick Burts
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FROM Derrick Burts
Which Way, L.A.?
Should LA County Require Condoms for Porn? Measure B on next month's LA County ballot would require all male performers in pornographic films to wear condoms. Producers would need to acquire permits, and the fees would be used to finance enforcement. But the performers are divided. You can see all of our state and local campaign coverage at KCRW.com/californiaelections .
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