Virginia Beach police seize photos from Abercrombie store

By: American Decency Staff

"Virginia Beach police confiscated two billboard advertisements from the Abercrombie & Fitch store at the Lynnhaven Mall Saturday afternoon, saying they were in violation of city obscenity laws. The store's manager was also issued a criminal citation on obscenity charges. The black and white ads depicted models in a partially nude state…." http://hamptonroads.com/node/452689 We had brought these images to your attention earlier this month – January 18. See: https://americandecency.org/main.php?f=updates_new/2008/January/01.18a.08 And, this — DISCLAIMER https://americandecency.org/main.php?f=updates_new/2008/February/02.04a.08 *** Contact! We urge you to contact the General Growth Properties CEO Mr. John Bucksbaum as General Growth is one of the largest renters of mall space in America. General Growth allows A&F to display erotic displays in a store for teenagers. General Growth too is culpable! Why not contact A&F? A&F pays little to no attention unless they hear from law enforcement (a rarity) or the property that rents them space. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT TIME. TAKE A MOMENT AND EXPRESS YOUR CONCERN. (See sample below) Contact: General Growth Properties Mr. John Bucksbaum, CEO 110 N. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60606 Telephone: 312-960-5000 Email: John.Bucksbaum@generalgrowth.com General Growth Properties has approximately 208 mall entities located from California to Maine. For a full list of General Growth Properties locations see: http://www.generalgrowth.com/Index.asp Sample Letter: Dear Mr. Bucksbaum: A&F is a clothing store for teens. The Virginia Beach Police have stepped in. They see these displays as inappropriate. Isn't that enough for you? You have used the clout of your corporation – General Growth Properties – before. It's time to use it again. Sincerely, ================== Abercrombie & Fitch Michael Jeffries, CEO 6301 Fitch Path New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 283-6500 OR 888-856-4480 Fax:614-283-6710 abercrombie@abercrombie.com ================================ See also: *** Abercrombie & Fitch photos pulled in Va. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080204/ap_on_re_us/retail_obscenity_charge *** Beach police seize Abercrombie & Fitch ads http://www.wvec.com/news/topstories/stories/wvec_local_020208_abercrombie_&_fitch.848466e5.html?npc *** Later today an analysis of SuperBowl ads. ———————————————————————

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