Sex Trafficking: Michael Pratt of GirlsDoPorn Pleads Guilty

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Michael Pratt, the former owner of the controversial website GirlsDoPorn, has pleaded guilty to charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking. This admission comes after a long legal battle that began with Pratt’s extradition from Spain in 2024 following his capture in Madrid in 2022. Previously on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list since 2021, Pratt faced a 19-count indictment, which included charges for sex trafficking, production of child pornography, and conspiracy to launder money.

The GirlsDoPorn case exposed a deeply exploitative operation, with multiple associates of Pratt already convicted and sentenced for their roles in the scheme, including recruiters, videographers, and producers. The operation lured women under false pretenses, coercing them into participating in explicit videos without their fully informed consent.

Pratt’s guilty plea closes a significant chapter in this case, making him the final defendant to admit guilt. His sentencing is scheduled for September 12, where justice for the victims of this elaborate exploitation scheme will hopefully be further served.

By: Jill Hills