New prostitution law cuts into business at RI strip clubs

“Bouncers patrol dimly lit alcoves where topless women socialize with customers. The curtains that offered a measure of privacy in the ‘VIP rooms’ are gone. And signs posted throughout the Charles Street club read: ‘Prostitution is illegal.’”

Providence approves stripper ordinance

“The Providence City Council approves a new ordinance to prevent minors from working at adult-entertainment businesses.”

October 16, 2009 | Comments Off  Tags: , , ,

RI: Denial of SOB and liquor license unconstitutional where “too many” is council’s rationale

Saints and Sinners v. City of Providence, No. 99-563-L, 172 F.Supp.2d 348, 2001 WL 1448611 (D.R.I., Nov. 13, 2001)