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'Whizzinator' makers to plead guilty

Wed, Oct 15, 2008 11:24 am

The owners of the company that makes the Whizzinator, a prosthetic penis used to mask illegal drug use, were charged yesterday in federal court with conspiracy to defraud the government and are expected to plead guilty.

Gerald Wills, the president of Puck Technology, based in Signal Hill, Calif., and Robert D. Catalano, the vice president, are charged in a 19-page criminal information of conspiracy for selling two different products that mask illegal substances in a user's urine.

The products, the Whizzinator and Number 1, are sold through the company's Web sites.

As part of the case, the government is moving for forfeiture of all of the company's assets, as well as its Internet domain names.

The charges were brought, at least in part, after undercover law enforcement officers ordered one of each product and had them shipped to the Western District of Pennsylvania.

According to the criminal informations, the company and its owners defrauded the government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which is tasked with overseeing federal workplace drug testing programs.

The company conducted its business very much in public, including testimonials on its Web sites, including one from a truck driver who said he was able to beat quarterly drug tests by the Department of Transportation using its products.

Stanton D. Levenson, who represents the company, previously said that he didn't think the government could make a drug paraphernalia case against his client.

But yesterday, Mr. Levenson said he did research that showed his earlier opinion was wrong.

"We're convinced that the government's theory is correct, and the government has a case," he said. "Obviously, it's serious if somebody is faking drug tests who is then driving a tractor-trailer or a bus or flying an airplane."

There is a plea agreement, but Mr. Levenson said he could not discuss it.

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THE GOOF **

Oct 29 2008, 12:14 pm

Chris Stoner learn how to spell or go back to school dude everything you write makes no sense and needs serious corrections in your spelling - you seem like one of the few examples why people should not smoke when they are very young because they turn out to be like Chris Stoner.

Chris STONER

Oct 20 2008, 9:00 am

yeah what the heck, charging a company making a product with conspiracy. why dont you charge gun makers with conspiracy to murder. its stoopid. weed should be legalized just because it shood. once all those old douche bags get out of office and the fresh crop of new politicians get in office weed will be legal i am positive. EVERY BODY FRIGGIN SMOKES.

Dan from FAU

Oct 18 2008, 8:31 pm

YEAH for the Free-Market! YEAH! USA! USA! USA!

THE GOOF ***

Oct 18 2008, 7:13 am

Last comment - If you like I can come over and piss on you or perhaps maybe in your mouth - you sound like the kind of person that enjoys a nice hot golden shower and I can be the one that gives it to you - if not maybe a family pet might be able to lick my mock penis while i'm peeing on you - does any off this sound good for you please let me know.

hey

Oct 17 2008, 12:42 pm

did anybody ever think that it could be used as an awesome joke to piss on someone with? and if the government starts banning these fake cocks, then they will just be making a black market out of them.

joeballs89

Oct 17 2008, 12:39 pm

prosthetic penises have many uses for the men that are not as well endowed as the rest of us. First of all you can wear it around to gain self confidence. Second you can fuck your old lady with it anywhere you please. Third you could use it as a dildo while your fucking your old lady with your real cock. Or if you dont have a penis at all you could wear it around to feel like a man. As you can see, there are many uses that a prosthetic penis can have.

HEY HEY HEY.....smoke weed everyday. haha

WRONG

Oct 16 2008, 7:36 pm

That was a cute metaphor about the assault rifles...however they do have other uses... they are cool too look at or collect... or practice your shooting skill at the range...Can you name any other use for these fake penises other than peeing into a small cup during a drug test? Do you use it to practice your peeing skills? do you like to look at it or to collect fake penises of this kind?

OMFG

Oct 16 2008, 4:32 pm

redwolf, you're right, this is nuts! however, assault rifles have become very popular for hunting in recent years, but that doesn't change the gravity of your statement. it's still like charging a gun company with murder. absolutely retarded.

joeballs89

Oct 15 2008, 12:12 pm

Im from western pa and I must agree that it is a shitty place to live/grow up. The laws are more strict with regards to everything "fun". And since it is technically a commonwealth, everylaw is generally in accordance to federal law. We're not even allowed to sell alcohol at a corner store. Does anybody remember what happened to Tommy Chong and the paraphenalia case? His company shipped to a western pa residence and he got fucked over too! The government will probably start going after every company that makes synthetic urine, body cleansers, etc.

The government is now going to make a black market out of these types of products. It may one day be a felony to purchase a dildo because anybody could drill a hole and manufacture the same kind of prosthetic device. Sooner or later, a drug test administrator will be allowed to pat down your cock and make sure you have only the real deal goin on down there. The War on Drugs is seriously going to take away the rights of every American citizen.

Redwolf

Oct 15 2008, 12:06 pm

This is nuts. This is like charging the company who makes assault rifles with murder. I mean, assault rifles are not used for deer hunting.

In my case, I am having no problem staying away from the ganja. Once I am out of trouble and am no longer being tested, I'll go back to blazing away. It makes no sense to give the man any more evidence against me at the moment.

A word of advice...put down the bottle and pick up a pipe. Alcohol can get one in a pile of trouble. The worst that has happened to me high was "nothing". Well, ok, there have been times when I had to watch the movie over again. :)

anonymous

Oct 15 2008, 12:01 pm

Isn't that how they got Tommy Chong?... cant have a product like that and still have your business based in the U.S.

whats the deal

Oct 15 2008, 11:43 am

with pennsylvania??? i ve heard before not to send/sell anything related to smoking accesories to anybody in pennsylvania.....are there tougher state paraphernalia laws?