A picture of Jon Hamm’s nether regions was the subject of a trial this week, even though the “Mad Man” actor had nothing to do with the lawsuit.
The photo in question was taken in 2012 by photographer Lawrence Schwartzwald who sued Huffington Post for using the picture without purchasing the rights.
In the photo, Hamm’s bulge is clearly visible through his pants. RELATED: ‘Fletch’ Reboot With Jon Hamm In The Works When Huffington posted the picture, a black box with the words “Image Loading” was placed on his crotch.
Judge Ronnie Abrams ruled that the publication didn’t break the copyright law because it was a transformative use of the picture.
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