Larry Flynt is scheduled to come to the University of Judaism on December 5. He will be speaking in the Gindi Auditorium at 7pm about his battles with Free Speech rights. The event is sponsored by the Free Speech Club in conjunction with Hillel. Hillel is attempting to bring in students from neighboring Hillels to join the event.
Larry Flynt is the founder of Hustler magazine. His most famous run-in with the law occured in the case, Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell. Flynt had published an ad in his magazine that stated Jerry Falwell had sexual relations with his mother in an outhouse. Flynt won this case in the Supreme Court. An adequate representation of the case and biography of the man can be found in the film, The People vs. Larry Flynt. This movie will be screened by the Free Speech Club on December 4, in anticipation of Flynt’s arrival.
A question and answer session will follow Flynt’s speech. Afterward will be a reception sponsored by the Residence Life Office. There is no word yet as to whether Flynt will be tying in Judaism to his speech.