Seth Dickens and Patient Zero

Seth Dickens has come forward as one of the performers affected in the recent Porn Valley HIV scare, and has made a statement that he hopes will dispel some rumors.

We talked for several minutes as he drove back from the beach, and I include his statement verbatim:

from Seth Dickens:

I know everyone is scared with this HIV incident, and I know my name has been in the middle of this mess, so I would like to take a minute to tell my side of the story. Before I do, I want to say I love this industry, and I wouldn’t do anything to harm it.
I have been under quarantine since AIM informed me of patient zero status. I have honored this quarantine and will continue to honor it until released by AIM.

Thankfully, I have successfully gone through my second round of testing. This has been a very difficult and scary situation for me.

I worked with patient zero on May 20th. She had a valid AIM test that expired on May 29th. I also verified her test on line before shooting that day. I have tested negative for HIV in two series of tests on June 8th and also June 22nd. I will gladly and voluntarily remain on quarantine until receiving my next negative test results on July 6th just like everyone else in my situation.

I just want to be clear, I NEVER work unless I – and my partner – have a current valid AIM test. For anyone that thinks I am calling around to work as talent; that is not true. The truth is, I am working as a production manager in order to pay the bills; that’s why I call around.

I’m really sorry this happened to the industry, and I know it sucks, but it’s not my fault. I’ve always had a good name in this business, I would like to keep it that way. I am hoping this clarifies my involvement in this whole mess, because I have nothing to hide. I want to thank AIM for their help and I look forward to getting back to work. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Seth Dickens

I called Dickens because I had read other reports indicating that Patient Zero’s last “good” HIV test had expired April 29th, not May 29th, and he assured me that the test he saw expired on May 29th.

I have met Dickens several times on sets and he has always been friendly and professional. I wish him luck and look forward to talking with him further once the dust settles.

Previously on Porn Valley Observed: Your week in MILFs; The Soft and tumescent parts of Ashlynn Brooke and Sadie West – A Military perspective; Texas Vibrator Massacre; How the dust will settle
See also: AIM Healthcare