Strip Club News

Two strip clubs in New York have lost their liquor licenses following raids conducted by local police and the FBI.  The police were investigating drug trafficking and prostitution offenses involving dancers and patrons–but not the owners of the clubs.

Rick’s Tally Ho in Cheektowaga, NY, near Buffalo, had its liquor license revoked.  The owner cannot reapply for a new license for a period of two years.  In addition to losing his liquor license, the owner will pay a $10,000 fine.  No criminal activity has been alleged against the owner, Richard Snowden.

The 24KT Gold club on Route 5 in Hamburg had its liquor license canceled.  The owners will pay a $30,000 fine.  The owners, Mark and Christine Whipple,  purchased the club last November.  As a result of losing their liquor license, the club has been closed.  A DJ at the club was arrested on drug charges.  The owners may reopen the club if they get their liquor license back.

There is no detail given regarding the prostitution allegations in any of the news stories.  Whether or not true prostitution was occurring or merely grinding or non-sexual touching is not known at this time.

News stories indicate the prostitution offenses were taking place in private VIP rooms.  I know owners like having private VIP rooms because they make money.  But they are also a liability because even if the clubs have strict rules against prostitution, a few dirty dancers may break the law.  It looks like the owners of these clubs learned the hard way because they have lost their liquor licenses which bring them much of their revenue.  VIP rooms are the bane of the industry.

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A man who was forced to leave a strip club after vomiting in the VIP room apparently did not like the way he was treated.  So he smashed his vehicle into the entrance of the building of Visions in Madison, WI, before fleeing.

The drunken fool told police he did see some nice strippers.  Good for him.

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This is a sad story.  The owner of Crazy Horse Gentlemen’s Club in West Allis, WI, has been accused of raping a 20-year-old woman in one of his VIP rooms reported 12-News.  The owner, who has not been named because he has not been charged, allegedly met some women at another bar in town.  He brought them to his club where the alleged crime occurred according to news reports.

The owner’s attorney said the incident was nothing more than an attempt to extort money.

Source: wisn.com.

Authorities in Winston-Salem, NC, are investigating a suspicious fire at Paper Moon Gentlemen’s Club last week.  There are no news reports about the extent of the damage caused by the fire or whether or not the club is still operating.

I find it interesting how many fires there are at strip clubs.  There are a lot of them.

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A man must now go before the Yakima, WA, city council in his bid to open a gentlemen’s club in the town.  Jamie Muffett wants to open a club on South First Street.  As always, the city is opposed to such a plan regardless of the constitutional rights of the people to enjoy such entertainment.  Earlier, the city put a six month moratorium on adult entertainment establishments in a temporary effort to thwart Muffett’s plans.  Yakima county is also reviewing its ordinances to prevent any future strip clubs from opening.

If the city does not approve the club, Muffett and his attorney plan to take their case to court.  Good luck.

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A Wayne County judge ordered Detroit, MI, strip club All Stars Lounge closed for one year as punishment for allowing a 14-year-old girl to dance at the club earlier this year.  The girl testified she was never asked for identification to verify her age.

The owner of the club must turn over his keys and the doors will be padlocked later this afternoon.  The owner plans to appeal.

The underage stripper reportedly earned up to $350 a night.

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