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Nude News: The Bare Naked Truth

Raw Tales of Raw People

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Some people get caught with their pants down. Others strip for what they believe is a very good reason. Here's a look at the strange, the kinky, the reckless and the outlandish nudes in the news.

Switzerland Bans Nude Hiking

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After German nudists started rambling through the picturesque Swiss Alps, voters declared the practice illegal, with one government group declaring it, 'thoroughly disturbing."

No Nude Dudes

A lottery winner's dream of opening a clothing-optional dude ranch has come to a disappointing end. At least he still has $3.3 million.

Bad News for Naked Nanny

Sara Slicker, "The Naked Nanny," 2009 Mug Shot PhotoPinellas County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office
Sarah Slicker earned her nickname, "The Naked Nanny," when she was convicted of undressing in front of a 4-year-old boy whom she was babysitting. After serving a year in prison, this former Sunday school teacher asked to have her probation reduced, for the sake of her child. (Yes, unfortunately, she has a child.)

Shoe-Cam Voyeur

Jeffery Polizzi 2009 Mug ShotPhoto Courtesy Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Florida police say Jeffery Polizzi installed a small camera in his shoe and stuck his foot under dressing room doors to snap pictures of women trying on swimsuits at Neptune Beach surf shops.

Hot Beverages and Nudity? No Prob!

A naked man pulled up to a Tim Hortons in New Brunswick, Canada, and ordered coffee. A police officer tells Canada.com, "My understanding is a gentleman came through the drive-thru operating a mini-van wearing nothing but a smile."

Naked Pooper Scooper

Susan Bell Mug ShotPortsmouth Police Dept.
Some naked activities even a nudist might not want to see. New Hampshire police allege 42-year-old Susan Bell of Portsmouth was seen collecting dog feces while naked from the waist down.

Moonstruck Judge lashes Out

After mooning the judge, screaming in court, and threatening violence, Japanese law professor Mejumi Ogawa was sentenced to four months in prisons for contempt. The 41-year-old woman was on trial for harassing officials at the Australian college where she lectured. Officers had to carry her into court and hold her down as she was sentenced.

Close Shave for'Brazilian' Wax Ban

New Jersey lawmakers considered banning the bare-it-all bikini waxing style known as the "Brazilian" after two women were hospitalized with infections following the procedure. But they dropped the matter when the state's consumer affairs director said, "the procedure can be safely performed."

Naughty Nude With a Poodle

A nude 14-year-old with a large white poodle has been arrested for assaulting a woman in Hart Township, Mich. The boy, who has been charged with assault, had recently left a behavioral treatment facility.

Shrinkage a Problem? No More

Perhaps the No. 1 body hangup most men suffer from involves the size of a certain part of the body. Now, a new product helps guard against post-pool shriveling.

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