Utah theatre asks judge to block law in “Deadpool” case
SALT LAKE CITY – A Utah theatre in trouble for serving booze during the movie “Deadpool” is asking a judge to block authorities from enforcing an obscenity law they say is so broad it would apply to Michelangelo’s “David.”
The theatre Brewvies in Salt Lake City asked for a temporary restraining order against state alcohol authorities late Thursday. Brewvies is facing a fine up to $25,000 and possible revocation of their liquor license.
Utah’s alcohol control department filed the complaint after undercover officers attended a screening of Marvel’s R-rated antihero film in February.
Investigators cited a state obscenity law that is generally used to regulate alcohol at strip clubs but also bans serving booze during films with simulated sex or full-frontal nudity.
The Utah Attorney General’s Office said it will defend the law.
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