It’s an astonishing and intricate tale of how ordained rabbi Solomon Friedman came to be the owner of one of the biggest and most contentious pornographic firms in the world. Along with being a well-known criminal defense attorney and proponent of guns, Friedman gained notoriety when he joined the group of investors that bought MindGeek, the parent company of Pornhub, from Ethical Capital Partners. Because of his prior work and religious background, his involvement in the acquisition has generated discussions; nonetheless, it seems that his goal extends beyond simple business ownership. His goal is to introduce ethical supervision and changes to a sector that has been long-criticized for its exploitation and absence of rules.

Working to address the numerous moral and legal problems that have dogged Pornhub, including the hosting of illicit and non-consensual content, is Friedman and his company, Ethical Capital Partners. Friedman hopes to establish the business as a more responsible participant in the adult entertainment sector by utilizing his legal experience. His team has pledged to offer performers more control over their content and strengthened content moderation in an effort to restore the company’s damaged reputation while negotiating the moral challenges inherent in such an endeavor.

Even with his dual roles as a rabbi and a pornographic entrepreneur, Friedman seems to be taking a practical approach to reform. Using his experience in law and ethics, he hopes to confront social issues in the adult entertainment sector and use this project as a platform for change. Even though it is contentious, his participation shows that he is prepared to interact with challenging industries and make an effort to implement significant internal reforms.