Police Called - Porn Star Was Giving Nude Autographs In Video Store [View All]

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PEABODY, Mass. -- An adult video store may have violated city ordinances when a porn star gave more than her John Hancock to autograph-seeking fans, Peabody's police chief says.

The X-rated actress allegedly stripped and posed for photos after Peabody police detectives entered the Video Warehouse on Route 1 to investigate a complaint about a store promotion.

Video Warehouse is in a location zoned for adult entertainment, but the store isn't licensed for live nude performances, said Police Chief Robert Champagne.

"It's one thing to go up and sign autographs, and another thing to pose for pictures in the nude," he told the Salem News. "This is not like people signing baseball cards or something like that... This is just sort of pushing the envelope."

Champagne is asking the Peabody City Council to determine whether the bawdy autograph session violated the store's permit. Councilors voted last Thursday to hold a hearing on the matter.

Paul Doherty, the store's owner, offered a different version of events. He claims the actress was changing shirts to have her picture taken in a Red Sox jersey.

"I don't know what the police saw," he said, claiming police were acting on a tip from a former business partner with a grudge.

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