From the Richmond Times-Dispatch:
A state hearing officer today revoked the liquor license for Velvet strip club in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom.Two years ago, Elliot spoke with Club Velvet owner Sam Moore about his legal troubles. Listen below:
Administrative Hearing Officer Clara A. Williamson issued the 57-page opinion this afternoon that found nine violations of state ABC law, including allowing sale to and consumption of alcoholic beverages by minors and people who were already intoxicated; allowing public nudity; and creating a haven for illegal activities.
The decision to revoke the license is subject to appeal to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and ultimately to Richmond Circuit Court. The club has 30 days to file a notice of appeal, during which time it can continue to serve liquor.
It will continue to keep its liquor license until it exhausts the appeal process.
Williamson’s ruling directly implicated Samuel J.T. Moore III, managing member of L.A. Diner LLC, which owns the club on South 15th Street.
“The evidence in this case demonstrates that there was massive consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of Velvet by underage persons with the full knowledge of Mr. Moore,” she wrote.
The ruling also found that Moore allowed alcohol to be sold after hours and taken off the licensed premises, as dancers accompanied customers through his second-floor residence to the third floor, where they performed lap dances, often fully nude.
Click here to read more about today's judgement against Club Velvet and Sam Moore.
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