Montgomery County sex-party host must role-play by the zoning rules
By Paul Duggan
Washington Post Staff Writer
February 5, 2010
"Well," Berliner says on the phone, hesitating. "Certainly one has to respect everyone’s constitutional rights." In other words, if no money changes hands, and the kinky people don’t cause a noise or traffic nuisance, the First Amendment would ring clear: Party on!
Sex parties? Bethesda is not zoned for that
By Elizabeth Razzi
Washington Post Voices
February 4, 2010
But these very special parties must cause a whole ‘nother level of neighborhood distraction. If Pickthorne were my neighbor you can bet I’d be glued to the window, wondering if I recognize any of his guests.
Bethesda Man Gets Warning Over Sex Parties
February 4, 2010
Washington DC
The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom says these were private parties with consenting adults who raised money for their organization. They also say the man who lives in the house accepted cash to cover party expenses and wasn’t doing anything wrong.
February 4, 2010
Fox 5
Monthly Bethesda sex party runs afoul of zoning regulations
By: Freeman Klopott
February 4, 2010
Montgomery County authorities have ordered a stop to kinky sex parties frequently held in a Bethesda home, saying they are not criminal but violate zoning regulations.
Bethesda Has Sex Parties? Well, Not for Long
NBC WashingtonFebruary 4, 2010
Today is the last day to head over to Bethesda’s very own sex club. Paul Pickthorne is renting a home in the wealthy D.C. suburb, and in his free time, he hosts sex parties.
Bethesda House Gets Warning After Hosting Sex Parties
WUSA9 (Channel 9)
February 4, 2010
Mila Casey says the house at 6304 Tone Drive has upset neighbors over adult sex parties hosted by Paul Pickthorne who rents the house.
Bethesda man gets warning over sex parties
February 4, 2010
Bethesda man gets warning over sex parties
February 4, 2010
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Maryland man gets warning over monthly sex parties
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