From: badcarma76@aol.com (BadCarma76) Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.marketplace Subject: Censored Florida Cartoonist, MIKE DIANA Date: 17 Nov 1994 15:45:33 -0500 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Lines: 27 Sender: news@newsbf01.news.aol.com Message-ID: <3agfdd$fh8@newsbf01.news.aol.com> Censored Florida Cartoonist,Mike Diana will have his first exhibition of original drawings, prints and paintings at GOAT Gallery. Contact: Shane Bugbee GOAT Gallery 312.348.6660 Chicago - Florida Cartoonist Mike Diana has been in the headlines every since he was found guilty by the State of Florida of three counts of obscenity charges for publishing, advertising and distributing his fanzine BOILED ANGEL #7 and BOILED ANGEL #8. This is the first obscenity conviction of a cartoonist. Mike Diana was placed in a holding cell with NO BOND SET until his sentencing that took place on Monday, March 27. Mike has been given three years probation (one year on each count of publishing, distributing and adverting what Pinellas County Florida has deemed obscene). The terms of his probation require him to: Pay $1000 on each count (min. $100 per month), Undergo psychological evaluation, Eight hours of community service per week, No contact with children under the age of 18, Take a course in journalism ethics (at his cost), and NO DRAWING while on probation, even for personal use. Mike's appeal date has not yet been set. We invite you to join us at GOAT Gallery located at 3728 N. Clark Street in Chicago on Friday, December 9 at 8:00 p.m. for the first MIKE DIANA EXHIBITION of original art, paintings and prints. Mike will be in town through the 19th of the December. If you need additional information, please contact Shane Bugbee at 312.348.6660.