In 1964, comedian Lenny Bruce was convicted of obscenity in New York, a landmark case that highlighted tensions between free speech and public decency laws. Known for his provocative and often controversial routines, Bruce challenged societal norms by addressing taboo topics such as religion, politics, and sex with raw honesty. He was arrested for using “over 100 obsene” words while on stage at Greenwich Village by undercover police officers who deemed his language indecent. Bruce was found guilty and sentenced to four months in a workhouse, though he died before his appeal could be heard.
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