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"Sellers said he decided to make "Karla" after the success of the film "Monster," the true story of serial killer Eileen Wuornos, for which Charlize Theron won a Best Actress Oscar"

I wish that no one could be allowed to profit in such ways from heinous crimes.... if such worthless films, books, etc. have to be produced, can't we require that all proceeds go to charity? Anyone know how some state laws have fared which bar criminals from profiting from re-telling their crimes in books and films?

I wish that no one could be allowed to profit in such ways from heinous crimes.... if such worthless films, books, etc. have to be produced, can't we require that all proceeds go to charity? Anyone know how some state laws have fared which bar criminals from profiting from re-telling their crimes in books and films?

California enacted the "Son of Sam" law in the 1980's which banned felons from profiting with books or movies but their SC struck it down in 2002 (typical idiocy).

Nevada passed a similar law that met the same fate. They see it as a violation of free speech. Odd, isn't it? They can be denied their liberty and the pursuit of happiness (locked up in jail) - thank God some liberal judge hasn't ruled incarceration unconstitutional.

Once we're rid of these idiots I'd like to see laws passed that give the proceeds to the victims or their families instead of charity.