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April 20, 1989
April 16, 1989
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Liz Claiborne Inc. bought women’s sportswear maker Ellen Tracy Inc. for about $180 million in cash and debt to offer more brands and a broader price range.
Oct. 1, 2002
A Canyon Country woman and her husband were convicted of prostitution Friday by a jury that refused to believe that the woman’s sex acts with hundreds of men were her legitimate duties as high priestess of an ancient Egyptian religion the couple say they practice.
Sept. 9, 1989
A Canyon Country woman who claims to be the high priestess of an ancient Egyptian religion that worships by engaging in sex acts--which led to her conviction on prostitution charges two months ago--was arrested again Tuesday and accused of recruiting another woman to work in what police called a house of prostitution.
Nov. 15, 1989
A Canyon Country husband and wife who say they operate a church in which sexual acts are part of the religious services have been charged with operating a house of prostitution, the Los Angeles city attorney’s office reported Thursday.
May 5, 1989
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There is no Ellen Tracy. Never was.
Nov. 12, 1999
The self-professed leaders of a church that includes sex acts in its rituals Thursday asked for a federal court order prohibiting Los Angeles police and prosecutors from harassing the church and said they will appeal their recent conviction on prostitution charges.
Sept. 15, 1989
A Los Angeles Municipal Court judge refused Tuesday to dismiss prostitution-related charges against a Canyon Country husband and wife who say they operate a church in which sexual acts are part of the religious services, officials said.
May 24, 1989
A Canyon Country woman who claims to be the high priestess of an ancient church that incorporates sex acts in its rituals will be tested for the AIDS virus under an agreement reached by court and health authorities Monday.
Oct. 24, 1989