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Maine Woman Ordered To Return Library Book Save Email Print
Posted: 9:34 AM Aug 28, 2008
Last Updated: 9:34 AM Aug 28, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press
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Lewiston, Maine (AP) A Maine woman says she'd rather go to jail than turn over a library book she deems “dangerous.” and she may get her chance later this week.

A judge has ordered Joan Karkos of Lewiston to turn over by week's end the borrowed book titled, “It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex And Sexual Health.”

After appearing in court yesterday, Karkos repeated her contention that the book violates the city's obscenity ordinance, and she said she has no intention of giving up the book.

The book features frank but cartoon-like illustrations on topics that include abstinence, masturbation and sexually transmitted diseases. Karkos has until 4 p.m. tomorrow to return the book. If she doesn't, she could be found in contempt of court.

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