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* Peoria Journal Star…
Stormy Daniels, the adult film star who received payment after claiming she had a sexual encounter with now-President Donald Trump, will appear at Deja Vu Showgirls nightclub, 3220 Lake Plaza Drive, on March 22. […]
Earlier that day, Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, will take part in a protest against the Live Adult Entertainment Facility Surcharge Act, a “sin tax” that was enacted in 2014, at the Illinois State Capitol.
Wait. What?
Money raised by that tax goes to the Sexual Assault Services and Prevention Fund, which assists victims of sexual assault and helps pay for sexual assault prevention programs.
* Some strip clubs appear to have been dodging the tax for years. From April of 2018…
A state law sometimes irreverently called a “sin tax” requires all strip clubs that sell alcohol to collect $3 from each patron or pay a flat fee based on income that goes into a fund to support rape crisis centers.
But a survey by the BND of active strip clubs in Illinois affected by the Live Adult Entertainment Facility Surcharge Act found at least 58 clubs open for business — which is 19 more than paid into the fund in 2016.
When the Live Adult Entertainment Facility Surcharge Act was enacted effective in 2014, supporters estimated that more than $1 million per year would be collected, but last year, about half — $532,000 — was collected, the state reported.
While clubs regularly open and close down, making a precise, year-to-year comparison difficult, the BND’s total reflects an increase of 49 percent over the number of clubs that actually paid last year and 29 percent over 2015.
Based on the per-club average collected in 2015-16, or $11,745 per club, non-payment potentially cost rape crisis centers tens of thousands of dollars in 2016 and 2015.
Sen. Toi Hutchinson, who introduced the legislation, told me today that Daniels and others are “welcome to protest and identify another source of funds to go to sexual assault centers across the state. They still need help.”
* I was just in a conversation about Daniels the other night. I did not express my love for her. But I’d forgotten that she claimed she and her daughter had been threatened if she didn’t stay quiet. I can definitely understand her anger.
However, I don’t understand her involvement in this protest aside from the possible monetary benefits of shilling for the interests of strip club owners while on a tour of strip clubs.
…Adding… From comments…
Maybe a reporter could ask her about the statement she made just a few months ago- Stormy Daniels: I’ll seek new lawyer if Avenatti domestic violence allegations prove true. {sigh}
She was willing to fire her attorney if the allegations were true, then why is she protesting a funding source that helps victims? Or maybe a reporter could ask if she is willing to donate a portion of her IL profits to fund the victim services.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:26 pm
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Stormy is going to work at a joint with a sign stating “100’s of beautiful girls and 3 ugly ones” and this is what she’s protesting?
Comment by City Zen Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:37 pm
No $130k jokes, ok?
Comment by PublicServant Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:38 pm
Yeah there’s a 99% chance she’s doing this for dollar signs, but she could just be annoyed at “sin taxes” for stripping. By definition that’s pretty judgmental. Either way I would be amazed if the protest did anything.
Comment by Perrid Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:39 pm
It’ll be interesting to see all the old dudes that find something to do in the capitol that day. Fridays are notoriously busy in the capitol, right?
Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:39 pm
–A state law sometimes irreverently called a “sin tax” requires all strip clubs….–
“Sin tax” isn’t “irreverent.” “Pole tax” was the irreverent name given when it was being discussed.
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:40 pm
She just doesn’t understand that in Illinois we prefer to tax things that we “officially” do not do . . . . .
Comment by OutHereInTheMiddle Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:42 pm
The General Assembly could always just find those programs without resorting to an archaic and repressive tax.
Comment by A State Employee Guy Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:58 pm
Fund*
Comment by A State Employee Guy Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 2:59 pm
How are strip clubs still a thing exactly?
Comment by Unpopular Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 3:05 pm
Wait, am I to believe the BND has created a functioning database of all strip clubs in Illinois?
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 3:07 pm
Maybe a reporter could ask her about the statement she made just a few months ago- Stormy Daniels: I’ll seek new lawyer if Avenatti domestic violence allegations prove true. {sigh}
She was willing to fire her attorney if the allegations were true, then why is she protesting a funding source that helps victims? Or maybe a reporter could ask if she is willing to donate a portion of her IL profits to fund the victim services.
If I recall, Senator Hutchinson did a great job presenting that bill and cited court cases and articles to make sure the legislative record could standup in court.
Comment by {Sigh} Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 3:16 pm
=How are strip clubs still a thing exactly?=
Strip clubs are out. Gentleman’s clubs are in.
Comment by Peter Torque Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 3:21 pm
It’s been said, “Any publicity is good publicity.”
Comment by don the legend Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 3:34 pm
===Stormy Daniels,…will appear at Deja Vu Showgirls nightclub===
Rich, you gotta cover this. Think of the caption contest.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 4:14 pm
I think you guys are giving her way too much credit here. Isnt it more likely than not that she doesn’t even know where the funds go? It’s highly unlikely that she’s an Illinois state policy wonk. Probably some club owner told her it’s a tax on strippers (sorry, “exotic dancers”), and has no clue about the rest of it
Comment by Lester Holt’s Mustache Friday, Mar 1, 19 @ 4:22 pm