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In the early 1970s, Jones was at the center of the "payola" scandal, where she was accused—but eventually found not guilty—of offering sexual favors to BBC disc jockeys to gain airplay for her records. However, in 1973, she was sentenced to seven years in prison for controlling a prostitution ring and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

: Often compared to Mae West, her performances featured a "burlesque camp" style and a defiant attitude that resonated with the burgeoning punk movement. The Sex Scandal and Imprisonment janie jones

: Her biggest musical achievement was the 1966 novelty hit "Witches Brew," which peaked at number 46 on the UK Singles Chart. In the early 1970s, Jones was at the

Despite her criminal conviction, Jones became a "cause célèbre" for the punk generation, who viewed her as a victim of a hypocritical legal system. The Sex Scandal and Imprisonment : Her biggest

: Following her release in 1977, Joe Strummer, who was reportedly smitten with her, wrote the song "Janie Jones" in her honor.