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For Immediate Release
June 26, 2005
New Low For The Porn Industry
Dr. Phil’s unsuspecting producers and his TV audience were scammed by twin charlatans!

About The Author:

Anne Bissell, a third-generation writer and former technical writer in the computer industry, has a Bachelor of Arts (Visual Performing Arts/Journalism) from the University of Maryland. She has worked for nearly twenty years as a professional writer, and has also earned a certificate in writing from the University of California, San Diego. She is the author of the popular new book “Memoirs of a sex Industry Survivor” (Cleopatra International Publications ISBN 0-9746060-0-6).

Bissell has studied women in the sex industry for over two decades. She has worked successfully with women in the criminal justice system with the mission to help them get out of prostitution. She lives with her husband and son in Southern California.

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Joe Ullrich
Omni Publicity And Public Relations Group
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877-227-2601

“When I became suspicious it was already too late” states Anne Bissell, an actively sought after speaker, expert, anti-prostitution activist and author of the popular new book “Memoirs of a Sex Industry Survivor.” Ann has studied women in the sex industry for over two decades. She accepted Dr. Phil’s invitation to voice her expert professional opinion on his show titled “Bad Influences” (aired May 2). Unbeknownst at the time, Bissell and the Dr. Phil producers were about to be “had” by porn stars Jocelyn and Crystal Potter a.k.a. “The Virgo Twins.”

The curvy blonde twin sisters posed on The Dr. Phil Show as a couple of regular girls at a juncture. Crystal claimed she wanted to quit her mediocre secretarial job to become a prostitute at The Bunny Ranch and tried convincing her twin sister Jocelyn to join her. Dennis Hof, owner of The Bunny Ranch was a show guest presenting the benefits of working at his brothel, views opposite of Bissell’s. What was not known to the show producers or to Bissell was the twin’s history in pornography and their relationship with Hof.

And what a relationship it is. One only has to look among the lengthy porn acting credits to find the connection. The Virgo Twins had a lead role in the adult film "Goin' Down at the Bunny Ranch,” (released June 2003) directed by and staring none other than the notorious porn star Ron Jeremy, who is a frequent visitor to The Bunny Ranch. Additionally, Hof told a reporter for the New York Daily News, "I'm dating them."

“I was not aware of their past when I was on the show” Bissell told Globe’s investigative reporter John Blosser. Anne continued: “Viewers were defrauded, but I don’t think the Dr. Phil show knew about it.” A Dr. Phil spokesperson told Globe reporter Blosser: “we go through an extensive interview process with the show guests to try to ensure that this kind of thing does not happen.”

Bissell sensed something was awry when she noticed Ron Jeremy in the audience. “He is Mr. Porn. I tried to warn the producers that it smelled like a set-up to me, but they were busy getting ready to air.”

What has yet to be discovered are the motivations behind the twins stooping so low as to defraud Dr. Phil’s staff and audience. They’ve refused to respond to a request for comment.

Interview Availability:
Anne is very professional and very well spoken. She is media trained and has appeared on countless Radio and TV shows including Fox Network News and Dr. Phil. The expert author is available for interviews nationwide by arrangement and via telephone or satellite. Anne is also available as a last-minute guest.

Among the topics that Anne is an expert and discusses:
• Designer Sex
• Minors in the sex industry
• The link between sexual abused teens and prostitution
• Sex industry and sexual abuse recovery
• Sex Trafficking/Sex Slavery
• Legalizing Prostitution (anti)

What they’re saying about Bissell’s popular new book “Memoirs of a Sex Industry Survivor”:

Midwest book review gave “Memoirs of a Sex Industry Survivor” their highest rating of 5 Stars and Baker & Taylor Book Distributors awarded its greatest accolade last year of “Hot Pick”!


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