Cook County, Illlinois Sheriff Tom Dart filed a law suit against Craigslist because it offers an advertising category that he says promotes prostitution.

From the New York Times:

The sheriff, Thomas J. Dart, wants the Web site to eliminate its “erotic services” section, suggesting that many of the section’s ads are blatant solicitations for prostitution.

It would seem that the Communications Decency Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 230 would immunize Craigslist for content contributed by third parties, but Sheriff Dart might win by bringing public pressure on Craigslist to remove the erotic services section.

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