A former University of Wisconsin chancellor, Joe Gow, who was dismissed after it was revealed that he and his wife made pornographic films, is fighting to retain his tenured teaching position after serving the university for 17 years.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In a closely watched First Amendment rights case, a former University of Wisconsin campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic films with his wife argued Friday for keeping his tenured teaching position even as he faces removal for unethical behavior.

Joe Gow argued his videos and two e-books he and his wife Carmen have published about their experiences in adult films are protected by the First Amendment.

A former University of Wisconsin Chancellor Joe Gow, fired after it came to light that he and his wife were making pornographic films, is arguing to keep his job. He has been on paid leave from his fa