Porn journalist Sam Langhorne has published an article on mikesouth.com, alleging inaccuracies in reporting by Kelli Roberts and Gustavo Turner regarding the death of Violet Rain. Langhorne's piece claims Roberts misreported Rain's date of death and the circumstances surrounding it, while Turner is accused of creating a false narrative about Rain's lifestyle leading up to her demise.

Allegations Against Kelli Roberts

Sam Langhorne's article on mikesouth.com specifically targets Kelli Roberts for what Langhorne describes as "Violet Rain #fakenews." Langhorne asserts that Roberts reported Violet Rain died on March 8, when Rain actually died on March 13. Additionally, Langhorne claims Roberts falsely reported that Rain was not sexually assaulted.

Kelli Roberts is identified as an AVN nominated producer and webmaster who has been active in the adult industry since 1996. Her work includes running a collection of websites and serving as an adult entertainment strategy consultant for companies such as Fleshbot.com, LA Direct Models, FreeOnes, Cezar Capone, Bluebird Films, Amateur District, Porn Authority, Pornstar.com, Gamelink, and AdultDVD.com. Roberts is also a published author, with her Goodreads profile indicating she joined the platform in June 2013 and has written books in the Romance, Ebooks, and Nonfiction genres. Her website, kelli.net, also identifies her as an "award-nominated producer, seasoned webmaster, and marketing aficionado."

Roberts's Goodreads profile lists "Letting Go" as a book she authored, with 29 ratings and an average rating of 4.97. She has 9 followers and 63 friends on Goodreads, including Ginger Banks, Jonny Sorgasm, and Marco Diversi. Her Twitter handle is MissKelliXXX, and her website is kelli.net. Roberts states she was born in The United States.

Critique of Gustavo Turner's Reporting

Langhorne's article also criticizes Gustavo Turner, accusing him of creating a "false narrative" concerning Violet Rain's death. According to Langhorne, Turner's narrative suggested Rain's demise "was the byproduct of a sudden lifestyle change" where she began associating with a new crowd instead of her existing industry friends. Langhorne's piece counters this, stating that Rain was "hanging out with industry people right up until her death." Furthermore, Langhorne claims that "many other industry people also associated with her so called 'new crowd' at the same time."

Langhorne's article concludes its critique of Turner by stating that "Misreporting like this is the reason Turner was kicked out of legit journalism and has to work for Xbiz." No further details regarding Turner's alleged departure from "legit journalism" or his employment with Xbiz are provided in the source material.

Industry Context and Figures

The adult entertainment industry, where Kelli Roberts has worked since 1996, has seen various figures and events. Ginger Lynn, for example, began her career in the 1980s and worked until 2011, also appearing in mainstream films like "American Pie Presents Band Camp," "The Devil's Rejects," and "Young Guns II." Lynn was prominent in the industry after her 1983 "Penthouse" spread and testified in the Traci Lords underage porn trial. Traci Lords herself caused a significant scandal by lying about her age and performing in dozens of films illegally, which cost production companies millions. Lords later pursued a mainstream acting career, appearing in "Melrose Place," "Rosanne," and "Blade."

Other notable figures include Moe Johnson, also known as Moe the Monster, who described a director's expectation of male performers as, "You're a tool. Be what you're suppose to be." Sasha Grey transitioned from porn to mainstream films in 2009, starring in Steven Soderbergh's "The Girlfriend Experience." The Hungarian-Italian actress Cicciolina, a popular radio host in Italy, also entered the porn industry in 1978.

Key Facts

  • Sam Langhorne published an article on mikesouth.com alleging "Violet Rain #fakenews."
  • Langhorne claims Kelli Roberts misreported Violet Rain's death date as March 8, when it was March 13.
  • Langhorne also states Roberts falsely reported Violet Rain was not sexually assaulted.
  • Gustavo Turner is accused by Langhorne of creating a false narrative about Violet Rain's lifestyle changes.
  • Kelli Roberts is an AVN nominated producer, webmaster, and published author in the adult industry since 1996.
  • Langhorne's article suggests Turner's alleged misreporting led to his departure from "legit journalism" and subsequent work for Xbiz.