Federal Judge Grants Craigslist Injunction Against South Carolina AG

A federal judge in South Carolina has granted an injunction sought by Craigslist Inc. in a declaratory judgment action against the state's attorney general.

U.S. District Judge Weston Houck today ordered AG Henry McMaster "to refrain from initiating or pursuing any prosecution against Craigslist or its officers," reports the Associated Press.

The Internet classified site filed suit earlier this week over McMaster's threats to investigate Craiglist criminally for "adult" advertising posted by third parties that allegedly promotes prostitution. Under federal law, websites generally are not responsible for content posted by third parties.

Earlier coverage:

ABAJournal.com: "Craigslist Sues South Carolina AG in Showdown Over Erotic Services Ads"