Senator Ted Cruz pens letter to DOJ demanding child porn probe into Netflix's 'Cuties' - as outrage mounts over French film that 'fetishizes and sexualizes young girls and could encourage pedophilia'
Ted Cruz called on Attorney General Bill Barr to investigate whether Netflix, its executives, or the filmmakers violated child porn laws in the making of the film
In the letter, Cruz slams the film saying it 'sexualizes' young girls, features 'partial child nudity' and at one point exposes 'a minor's bare breast'
Cruz warned the footage would be used by pedophiles 'in abusive ways' and said he feared the production of the film involved more 'explicit and abusive scenes'
Donald Trump named Cruz Wednesday as his potential Supreme Court nominee
The French film 'Mignonnes' - known as 'Cuties' in English - depicts young girls in a dance group, dressed in risque outfits, performing sexually suggestive moves
Its release on streaming giant Netflix Wednesday sparked a backlash
The hashtag #CancelNetflix was trending on social media
Members of Congress from across the political spectrum called for action Netflix including a possible investigation by the Department of Justice
Senator Ted Cruz has penned a letter to the Department of Justice demanding a child porn probe into Netflix's 'Cuties', as outrage continues to mount over the French film accused of sexualizing young girls and encouraging pedophilia.
Republican politician Cruz, who Donald Trump this week named as one of his potential Supreme Court nominees, called on Attorney General Bill Barr to 'investigate whether Netflix, its executives, or the filmmakers violated any federal laws against the production and distribution of child pornography' in the making of the controversial film.
The French film entitled 'Mignonnes' - known as 'Cuties' in English - depicts young girls in a dance group, all dressed in risque outfits and performing sexually suggestive choreography.
Its release on streaming giant Netflix Wednesday sparked an immediate backlash with the hashtag #CancelNetflix trending and members of oCngress from across the political spectrum demanding action against both Netflix and the filmmakers.
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