Ex-Porn Star Running For Governor

[Piper]

Hehehehehehehehehe....


LEXINGTON, Ky., 3:36 p.m. EDT July 3, 2002 - A former porn actor wants to be the next governor of Kentucky.

Sonny Landham said he's tired of what Democrats are doing to the state, so he's decided to run for governor as a Republican, NewsChannel 32's state Capitol reporter Chris Gilligan reported.

In the early 1970's, Landham acted in nine adult movies including "Naked Came The Stranger."

"I never hid it," Landham said. "If you've seen my movies, you've seen the bad times."

He is embarrassed about his acting start, but said it will only help him in the long run, Gilligan reported.

"If I had it to do over again and know what I know now, I'd say, 'no,'" Landham said.

He also starred in mainstream hits like "Predator" and "48 Hours," Gilligan reported.

Landham said his acting, directing and producing career is the perfect training for running the state.


"My business background comes from making low-budget movies, so therefore, I know how to stretch a dollar," Landham said.

Landham wants to cut taxes, improve schools and give fathers a better say in custody battles.

"This state has been raped, robbed and plundered by the Democrats, who are really no better than the communists," Landham said.

Landham is suing the federal government for $300,000 for false imprisonment. He spent 31 months in prison on assault charges that were later dropped, Gilligan reported.

Landham, who lives in Ashland, said his pastor and church have forgiven him. He hopes voters will too.

"I will be your next governor of Kentucky," Landham said. "I am not the perfect candidate, but I will be the best governor you've ever had."

Landham is the sixth Republican to enter the governor's race, Newschannel 32 reported.

[SGT Dave]

I know him from Predator, but I DID not know he was a former porn star!

Maybe in his election posters, he can pose with the Al Mar Pathfinder machete he carried in Predator-I'D VOTE FOR HIM!

Maybe he can get Aa-noldt to do some press for him.

[Sig220Man]

First, I don't think a reporter named Gilligan has the right to point out one's start in porno's and low-budget movies!

Second, I have my doubts that someone would spend 31 months in prison, only to have the charges dropped (especially assault charges). Has anybody heard of the right to a speedy trial? The only way this would be allowed to happen is if the defendant (or his attorney) agrees to postpone it.

[Nittany Lion]

At least transition from actor to politician won't be that difficult.

[SGT Dave]

I'm also curious about the details-why would the Federal government have him on "assault charges." That must have been some assault, or had some aggravating factor.

Anybody know the skinny?

[Don]

Originally posted by SGT Dave:
Anybody know the skinny?

EVERYBODY knows the skinny because:

"I never hid it," Landham said.

Perhaps he Should have hidden "it."

Landham said his acting, directing and producing career is the perfect training for running the state.

Am I MISSING something here? Just HOW does this make him a candidate to "be the best governor you've ever had"????

"This state has been raped, robbed and plundered by the Democrats, who are really no better than the communists," Landham said.

And I'm sure he was thinking "NOW IT'S MY TURN!"

Landham, who lives in Ashland, said his pastor and church have forgiven him

Oh yeah, I've HEARD of THAT church! All ya gotta do is give 'em enough money. . .

Besides, WHAT is to forgive? Did he HURT anyone in these rolls?

"My business background comes from making low-budget movies, so therefore, I know how to stretch a dollar," Landham said.

Hmmm, I'll bet a dollar isn't the ONLY thing he has ever stretched!

Landham is suing the federal government for $300,000 for false imprisonment. He spent 31 months in prison on assault charges that were later dropped,

Think he just MIGHT be stretching the truth here a "wee bit?"

[Mitzi]

WAIT! I never ONE TIME said I was running for governor!...oh...I read this wrong....Forget I said anything

[jeeper]

Why did I know who posted this just by reading the title of the threa?!

[Piper]

Originally posted by jeeper:
Why did I know who posted this just by reading the title of the threa?!

LOL!!! What is that supposed to mean?????

[shooter1201]

LOL I thought Piper had found a new career path....

[Piper]

Originally posted by shooter1201:
LOL I thought Piper had found a new career path....

Nope...still making those home movies.

J/K!!!!!!!!

[207]

Originally posted by SGT Dave:
I'm also curious about the details-why would the Federal government have him on "assault charges." That must have been some assault, or had some aggravating factor.

Anybody know the skinny?

Is his real first name William?? If so;


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. WILLIAM M. LANDHAM, Defendant-Appellant.


No. 99-5471


UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT


251 F.3d 1072; 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 10795; 2001 FED App. 0175P (6th Cir.)



October 26, 2000, Argued
May 25, 2001, Decided
May 25, 2001, Filed

SUBSEQUENT HISTORY: [**1] Rehearing Denied August 21, 2001, Reported at: 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 19719.

PRIOR HISTORY: Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky at Ashland. No. 98-00010. Henry R. Wilhoit, Jr., District Judge.

DISPOSITION: REVERSED Defendant's convictions on Counts Three, Four and Five and REMANDED.

COUNSEL: ARGUED: Michael J. Curtis, CURTIS LEGAL SERVICES, INC., Ashland, Kentucky, for Appellant.

Kenneth R. Taylor, ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, Lexington, Kentucky, for Appellee.

ON BRIEF: Michael J. Curtis, CURTIS LEGAL SERVICES, INC., Ashland, Kentucky, for Appellant.

Kenneth R. Taylor, Charles P. Wisdom, Jr., ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, Lexington, Kentucky, for Appellee.

JUDGES: Before: SUHRHEINRICH and MOORE, Circuit Judges; EDMUNDS, District Judge. *



* The Honorable Nancy G. Edmunds, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, sitting by designation.

OPINIONBY: SUHRHEINRICH

OPINION: [***2]

[*1075] I. Introduction

SUHRHEINRICH, Circuit Judge. Defendant William Landham was convicted of one count of knowingly transmitting a threat to kidnap in interstate commerce, in violation of 18 U.S.C.

[Sig220Man]

Good work 207! I knew that he was conveniently leaving out certain details...

[jeeper]

Originally posted by Piper:


LOL!!! What is that supposed to mean?????

Ohhhhhh, nothing dear!

[207]

Originally posted by Sig220Man:
Good work 207! I knew that he was conveniently leaving out certain details...

So, his REAL first name is William?
It was the ONLY case found with that last and was in Kentucky. So I figured, it must be him.
There was more to the case but is mostly court opinion and findings, etc.
I think what's posted says it all.

So, who's voting for him??