The founder of GirlsDoPorn, Michael James Pratt, was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for sex trafficking, involving force, fraud, and coercion to recruit women, many in their late teens, for adult videos. Pratt pleaded guilty, was arrested in Madrid after fleeing the US, and was previously sued by victims for fraud and assault. Several co-defendants received prison sentences ranging from four to twenty years.
Michael Pratt, the leader of GirlsDoPorn, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking charges after evading arrest for three years, having used force, fraud, and coercion to recruit women for adult videos, profiting over $17 million, with victims suffering severe personal consequences. Pratt was captured in Spain and extradited to the U.S., facing potential life imprisonment, while his associates have already been convicted.
After years on the run, the alleged mastermind behind the GirlsDoPorn sex-trafficking ring, Michael James Pratt, has been extradited to the U.S. to face federal conspiracy and sex trafficking charges. Pratt disappeared in 2019 and was arrested in Spain in 2022. His co-defendants have pleaded guilty, but Pratt, facing decades in prison if convicted, could take the case to trial. The victims, lured into adult videos under false pretenses, suffered assault, coercion, and harassment. Pratt's extradition marks a potential end to the years-long ordeal for the victims, but the case is yet to be resolved.
The alleged mastermind behind the GirlsDoPorn sex-trafficking ring, Michael James Pratt, has been extradited to the United States after fleeing the country in 2019. His arrival in San Diego marks a significant development for the hundreds of women who were lured into appearing in adult videos for the website he owned. Pratt faces federal conspiracy and sex trafficking charges and could choose to take the case to trial after pleading not guilty. The victims, who were promised modeling gigs but coerced into explicit sex scenes, have endured years of harassment and trauma. Pratt's extradition brings hope for closure, but concerns remain about potential victim-blaming during the trial.
Aylo Holdings, the parent company of Pornhub, has admitted in federal court to profiting from pornographic content that depicted sex trafficking victims. The company pleaded not guilty to engaging in unlawful monetary transactions involving sex trafficking proceeds but agreed to pay damages to women who were forced to appear in pornographic videos posted on its websites without their consent. As part of a deferred prosecution agreement, Aylo will pay a fine of over $1.8 million and be assigned a monitor to assess its content screening protocols. Aylo, previously known as MindGeek, operated websites that allowed third parties to distribute adult content, including videos from production companies GirlsDoPorn and GirlsDoToys. The company continued to host the videos and profit from the partnership despite being aware of fraudulent consent forms and lawsuits filed by victims.
